Speech Writing

What is the main purpose of a speech introduction

• Giving Evidence

• Getting the audience attention

• Linking points together

How can you give authority to your speech?

• Use humour

• Give your own opinions

• Quote experts of ststistics

Word choice is one of the considerations in writing a speech?

• True

• False

How can you make the points of your speech clear?

• Use lots of metaphors

• Use lots of details and facts

• Repeat and reinforce the point

How do you close your speech?

• Strike a pose

• Say goodbye

• Thank the audience

If you are given points to cover for your speech, do you?

• Use all the points and add your own ideas

• Omit some points

• Use only some points that you can elaborate on

What effective speech techniques are being used here?

'You hold our fragile future in your hands.'

• Humour and facts

• Statistics and repetition

• Alliteration and imagery

How many key points should you aim to have in your speech?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6