The closing of the speech; should be strong and concise

Occurs at the very beginning of the speech and allows for the speaker to identify with the audience

This type of presentation occurs when the setting is completely professional, such as a business or sale.

Sharing information with the audience

This type of presentation occurs in small group settings such as a class presentation.

The very beginning of the speech and the first things out of the speaker’s mouth.

The thing the speaker wants the audience to walk away with or remember.

Information encouraging the audience to take action

Information convincing the audience to think or feel a certain way

The theft or misrepresentation of intellectual property (someone’s ideas, beliefs or theories), and the substantial unattributed copying of another’s work.

A “sneak peek” of the speech; should be short and contain just the main points of the speech.

The overall goal of the speech, whether it is to inform, motivate or persuade.

Used to justify, prove or enhance the main points of the speech.

Occurs at the end of the speech to quickly recap all of the information presented and reinforce any other valuable points.