Speech Writing Process

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What is the main purpose of the pre-writing stage in speech writing?

To acknowledge the audience

To write the speech

To deliver the speech

To research and gather information (correct)

What is the first part of a scripted speech?

The Salutation

The Heading/Title (correct)

The Body

The Introduction

What is the purpose of the introduction in a scripted speech?

To introduce the speaker

To conclude the speech

To heighten the interest of the audience (correct)

To acknowledge the dignitaries

Why is it important to research in the pre-writing stage?

To gather information to support the speech Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Heading/Title of a scripted speech?

The subject, date, venue, and speaker's name Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Salutation in a scripted speech?

To acknowledge and appreciate members of the audience Signup and view all the answers

What should the Introduction do in a scripted speech?

Heighten the interest of the audience Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know who the dignitaries are in the audience?

To acknowledge them in the Salutation Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to catch the audience's attention?

Raising a rhetorical question Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using discourse markers in a speech?

To link or connect thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of a good conclusion?

It should be strong Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing the body of a speech should be written in?

Clear language Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing the main points in a conclusion?

To give clues that the speech is ending Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to ensure the objectives of a speech are achievable?

By writing the body in clear language Signup and view all the answers

What is speech making according to Oloruntoba-Oju and Alabi (2013)?

The act of delivering an address to an audience Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in a speech?

Using ambiguous expressions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of speech making according to the text?

False-starts, hesitation, and vocabulary grope Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of speech that is delivered with no forethought?

Impromptu speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between speech writing and speech making?

Speech writing has more vocabulary, precision, and coherence Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of non-verbal cues in speech making?

They substitute, contradict, and complement spoken words Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that affects the method of speech delivery?

The audience, occasion, context, or situation of the speech Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of lectures given through virtual means?

The audience is not physically present Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of performative instability in speech making?

False-starts, hesitation, and vocabulary grope Signup and view all the answers

What is an aspect of communication in speech making?

Both verbal and non-verbal cues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of impromptu speech?

To evaluate the speaker's competence Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of manuscript speech?

It is well-structured and thought-out Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of manuscript speech?

It is often boring and disallows eye-contact Signup and view all the answers

What type of speech is in between impromptu and manuscript speech?

Extemporaneous speech Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of extemporaneous speech?

It allows for audience contributions Signup and view all the answers

Why is impromptu speech used to evaluate a person's competence?

Because it is spontaneous and shows the person's ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between manuscript and extemporaneous speech?

Extemporaneous speech is more structured Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of impromptu speech?

It uses repetitive structures and vocal fillers Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a defined speech outline in extemporaneous speech?

It ensures that no point is left out Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of memorised speech?

It does not encourage eye contact with the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of discussion speech?

It engages the audience raptly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of audience analysis?

To ensure effective communication with the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of discussion speech?

It does not allow for extensive responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of extemporaneous speech?

It allows for more flexibility in the delivery of the speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the anchor person in discussion speech?

To raise questions and expect answers from the panel Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of memorised speech in terms of the audience?

It may lead to the audience being prodded into taking a particular action Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Speech Writing Stages

The pre-writing stage involves researching the topic, brainstorming ideas, and sourcing information through research, interviews, and surveys.
The writing stage involves structuring the speech into five parts: heading/title, salutation, introduction, body, and conclusion.

Scripted Speech Structure

The heading/title includes the subject, date, venue, occasion, and speaker's name, with no full stop at the end.
The salutation acknowledges and appreciates the audience, listing dignitaries from most senior to junior.
The introduction should be concise, draw the audience's attention, and serve as a preview of the body of the speech.
The body should be written in clear language, with thoughts arranged in chronological order, using discourse and cohesive markers to link ideas.
The conclusion should summarize the main points, use rhetorical questions, popular sayings, or memorable quotes, and end on a strong note.

Speech Making Peculiarities

Audience presence or absence affects speech delivery.
Immediacy of feedback allows for immediate responses from the audience.
Locutionary range is limited in speech making compared to writing.
Performative instability includes false-starts, hesitation, and performance slips.
Topic instability occurs when topics change during speech.
Extra-linguistic and paralinguistic reinforcement involves using non-verbal cues to support spoken words.

Speech Delivery Modes

Impromptu speech is delivered without prior preparation, often spontaneous, and lacks a coherent structure.
Manuscript speech is a written text, organized and thought-out, but may be boring and lack audience engagement.
Extemporaneous speech uses a defined speech outline, engages the audience, and allows for flexibility.
Memorized speech can be impressive, but lacks eye contact, and may lead to brain-blocks.
Discussion speech involves deliberation between an anchor person and respondents, engaging the audience but may be time-bound and allow for discourse interruptions.

Audience Analysis

The audience is the decoder of speech, and a successful speech effectively communicates its intentions to the audience.

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Learn about the stages involved in the speech writing process, including research and writing. Understand how to effectively communicate with your audience and structure your speech.