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COMMUNICATION GEC1033

PREPARED SPEECH AND IMPROMPTU

 General guidelines for both prepared and
impromptu speeches
There are 4 key components to a successful speech.
 The subject matter should be worldly and should
concern a social issue.
 The subject matter should be well constructed.
 The delivery must be convincing and engaging.
 The words of the speech must be in Plain English.
 In evaluating your speech, consider the following
elements of structure.
 Purpose of the speech
 Logical structure of ideas
 Engaging opening to the speech
 Powerful conclusion
Content
 Message of the speech
 Authoritative opinion
 Humour

Constructing your speech

 Have a logical structure.
 State the purpose of your speech early.
 Engage the audience from the outset.
 Conclude by reinforcing your central message.
 Research is important.
 Humour is valuable but not mandatory.
 Delivering the speech
 Eye-contact
 Stance
 Voice
 Affectation

Delivering the speech

 Make eye contact with your audience.
 Your stance and gestures should match the point you are
making.
 Your words must be clear and audible
 Vary your vocal delivery.
 Avoid dramatising your speech
 Plain English is using language that makes your
message easy to understand. It involves being concise,
being precise and avoiding inflated words.
 Concision
 Precision
 Inflated words
 Plain English
 Be concise.
 Be precise.
 Use short words where possible.
 Avoid jargon.