Demonstration Speech

The purpose of a demonstrative speech...

• persuades the audience to take action

• tells a narrative

• shows the audience how to do something

• is entertaining

When giving a demonstrative speech, it is important to...

• capture the audience's attention

• make a case for one side

• consider the counterarguments

• follow an essay outline

When giving any speech,

• you should have a topic everyone likes or knows about

• eye contact, voice projection, and self-control are important

• the audience should participate

• you should have props

A speech outline...

• is similar to an essay outline

• should have 5 paragraphs

• should share the speaker's opinion

• should be a summary of speaker's point of view

Sound advice for speech-giving:

• add lots of description

• share props with the audience

• make sure the audience participates

• keep it simple and to the point

In the introduction part of a speech outline,

• have a claim and evidence

• capture your audience's attention

• build up main reason for your speech

• have a bridge to a thesis

When giving a demonstration speech,

• visual materials add to effectiveness

• an elaborated outline is necessary

• practice is mandatory

• steps should be clear and concise