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What is the main purpose of the pre-writing stage in speech writing?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it important to research in the pre-writing stage?
What is included in the Heading/Title of a scripted speech?
What is included in the Heading/Title of a scripted speech?
What is the purpose of the Salutation in a scripted speech?
What is the purpose of the Salutation in a scripted speech?
What should the Introduction do in a scripted speech?
What should the Introduction do in a scripted speech?
Why is it important to know who the dignitaries are in the audience?
Why is it important to know who the dignitaries are in the audience?
What is one way to catch the audience's attention?
What is one way to catch the audience's attention?
What is the purpose of using discourse markers in a speech?
What is the purpose of using discourse markers in a speech?
What is one characteristic of a good conclusion?
What is one characteristic of a good conclusion?
What is one thing the body of a speech should be written in?
What is one thing the body of a speech should be written in?
What is the purpose of summarizing the main points in a conclusion?
What is the purpose of summarizing the main points in a conclusion?
What is one way to ensure the objectives of a speech are achievable?
What is one way to ensure the objectives of a speech are achievable?
What is speech making according to Oloruntoba-Oju and Alabi (2013)?
What is speech making according to Oloruntoba-Oju and Alabi (2013)?
What should be avoided in a speech?
What should be avoided in a speech?
What is a characteristic of speech making according to the text?
What is a characteristic of speech making according to the text?
What is a type of speech that is delivered with no forethought?
What is a type of speech that is delivered with no forethought?
What is the difference between speech writing and speech making?
What is the difference between speech writing and speech making?
What is the importance of non-verbal cues in speech making?
What is the importance of non-verbal cues in speech making?
What is a factor that affects the method of speech delivery?
What is a factor that affects the method of speech delivery?
What is a characteristic of lectures given through virtual means?
What is a characteristic of lectures given through virtual means?
What is a consequence of performative instability in speech making?
What is a consequence of performative instability in speech making?
What is an aspect of communication in speech making?
What is an aspect of communication in speech making?
What is the primary goal of impromptu speech?
What is the primary goal of impromptu speech?
What is a characteristic of manuscript speech?
What is a characteristic of manuscript speech?
What is the main criticism of manuscript speech?
What is the main criticism of manuscript speech?
What type of speech is in between impromptu and manuscript speech?
What type of speech is in between impromptu and manuscript speech?
What is a benefit of extemporaneous speech?
What is a benefit of extemporaneous speech?
Why is impromptu speech used to evaluate a person's competence?
Why is impromptu speech used to evaluate a person's competence?
What is the main difference between manuscript and extemporaneous speech?
What is the main difference between manuscript and extemporaneous speech?
What is a characteristic of impromptu speech?
What is a characteristic of impromptu speech?
What is the advantage of using a defined speech outline in extemporaneous speech?
What is the advantage of using a defined speech outline in extemporaneous speech?
What is the main disadvantage of memorised speech?
What is the main disadvantage of memorised speech?
What is the advantage of discussion speech?
What is the advantage of discussion speech?
What is the main purpose of audience analysis?
What is the main purpose of audience analysis?
What is the disadvantage of discussion speech?
What is the disadvantage of discussion speech?
What is the advantage of extemporaneous speech?
What is the advantage of extemporaneous speech?
What is the role of the anchor person in discussion speech?
What is the role of the anchor person in discussion speech?
What is the disadvantage of memorised speech in terms of the audience?
What is the disadvantage of memorised speech in terms of the audience?
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.
