Transcript Public Speaking

Public Speaking
Preparing a Speech
Jeremy Brunelle
Introduction
What is Speech?
• Speech is the vocalized form of human communication.
• The expression or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by
articulate sounds.
• Choosing a topic
• The general purpose
• practicing
Choosing a Topic
“The Problem with speech isn’t so much knowing
when to stop, as knowing when not to begin.”
• Mind Mapping:
• Brainstorming
General Purpose
• Entertain:
• Inform:
Engage, interest, and amuse
Instruct, explain, clarify, or demonstrate
• Persuade:
Convince, motivate to action, inspire, or sell
• Specific Purpose:
• Thesis Statement:
Reinforces a speaker’s more general
speaking goal.
Main idea of your speech
Practicing
Content of a speech:
How does it sound?, Does each
sentence flow logically?, check
spelling…
Things to look into when Practicing:
• Volume
• Speed
• Time
Conclusion
• Mind Mapping
• Brainstorming
• General Purpose:
• Entertain
• Persuade
• Inform
• Thesis Statement
• Practice, Practice, Practice:
• Volume
• Speed
• Time