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Sample Speech Outline
by Neera Nuhawan
Outline
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the diversity of India’s geography and
languages
Introduction
I. “Namaste.”
A. Do you know what I just said?
B. I greeted you the way I would in India.
II. The same word - “Namaste” - is also used when saying goodbye.
A. The identical word can have two entirely different meanings.
B. This is just one example of the diversity of life in India.
III. As a first-generation Indian-American, i have had first hand experience with Indian life
and culture.
IV. Today, I would like to give you a glimpse of India’s diversity by looking at it’s geography
and languages.
Body
(Transition: Now that you know something about geographical diversity of india, let’s look
at its linguistic diversity.)
Conclusion
I. I hope you can see from India’s geography and languages why it is such a diverse - and
fascinating - country.
II. Thank you and “Namaste.”