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Preparing & presenting speech

Terms in this set (23)

topic
the subject matter of the speech
general purpose
the major aim or objective of a public speech; usually identified as to inform and to persuade
specific purpose
the info you want to communicate (informative speech) or the attitude or behavior you want to change (in a persuasive speech)
thesis
the main assertion of a message, the central idea- for example, the theme of a public speech
audience analysis
the process of analyzing a speakers intended listeners
research
the systematic search for information; an investigation of the relevant information on a topic; an inquiry into what is known or thought about a subject
oral citation
the source citation in the speech itself
supporting materials
usually used inn reference to public speaking; enlarging a concept or principle through the use of examples, illustrations, narratives, testimony, definitions, statistics. and visual aids
proof
evidence for a proposition
main points
the major assertions or propositions of a speech
organization
in public speaking, the pattern of the speech
transitions
words or statements that connect what was said to what will be said
rehearsal
the process of practicing the delivery of your public speech
step 1
select your topic, purposes, and thesis
step 2
analyze your audience
step 3
research your topic
step4
collect supporting materials
step 5
develop your main points
step 6
organize your speech materials
step 7
construct your introduction, conclusion, and transitions
step 8
word your speech
step 9
rehearse your speech
step 10
present your speech
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