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Steps to writing a SPEECH

The document outlines essential steps for writing and delivering a speech, emphasizing the importance of adapting the introduction based on the audience. It suggests structuring the speech into three main sections: introduction, main body, and conclusion, while employing techniques such as rhetorical questions, personal anecdotes, and emotive language. The acronym POWER OF 3 is introduced to help remember key elements for effective speech writing.

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Steps to writing a SPEECH

The document outlines essential steps for writing and delivering a speech, emphasizing the importance of adapting the introduction based on the audience. It suggests structuring the speech into three main sections: introduction, main body, and conclusion, while employing techniques such as rhetorical questions, personal anecdotes, and emotive language. The acronym POWER OF 3 is introduced to help remember key elements for effective speech writing.

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Speech writing steps to remember

The aim of making a speech or even writing one, is to


convince your audience to buy into your idea or pay
attention to your subject of discussion.
Your introduction is an opportunity to show your
examiners that you can adapt to introduce yourself to any
audience.
You’re giving a speech to your teachers

Because you’re talking to your teachers, your introduction


would need to be more formal. For instance; “Hello, and
thank you for taking the time to listen. My name is ……,
and I’m here today to talk to you about…”
 You’re making a speech to your classmates

In this, your language can be more casual. “Hi


everyone. Most of you know me already know me -
my name’s …. I’m the one who always sits at the back
of the class.”
2. Make a great opening statement
To begin your speech, try using some of the following
language techniques:
 A rhetorical question
Rhetorical questions are questions that you don’t expect
your audience to answer. So why use them? Example:

“I’m here to talk to you about what ordinary people can do


to fight
against climate change. Why? Because we’re running out
of time to act.”
A surprising statement, a famous quote
3. Structure your speech
split it into three sections: Introduction, main body,
and conclusion.
 In the Introduction, your aim is to tell your audience
who you are and what you’re talking about. Then, you
want to grab their attention.
 The main body of your speech is where you make
your arguments. Divide this main body into 2-3
points, and separate each point into different
paragraphs.
 At the end, comes the conclusion. A good conclusion
takes everything you said and sums it up.
4. Begin every paragraph with a topic sentence

5. Use very good English (Write short sentences. Express


your opinion. Write from the 1st person and engage your
audience
8. Use personal details and anecdotes. Use emotive
language

9. Use rhetorical questions. Use figurative language.


Simile, Metaphor, contrast, repetition

10. Use POWER OF 3!


The following acronym might help you remember
some of the points we have discussed and help you
score highly in your English exam.

P-ersonal anecdotes to bring your speech to life


E-motive language to persuade your audience.
R-hetorical questions to make your audience listen.
F-igurative language such as metaphors and similes.
E-mphasis through repetition and the rule of three.
C-omparison and contrast to make your points clear.
T-one of voice that is relevant and persuasive for your
specific audience.
PERFECT!

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