Public speaking

Basics of Public Speaking

What is public speaking?

The act of performing a speech in front of a live

audience
Main components

Content – what you say

Delivery – how you say it
Types of public speaking
Informative
Entertainment
Demonstrative
Types of public speaking
Persuasive
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Types of public speaking
Manuscript
Memorized
Debate
More on debates
Discussion between two individuals/groups contesting a
topic
More on debates
Proposition – in favor of the motion
Opposition – against the motion
Motion – the topic being debated
House rules on debate activity
1. Each speaker will have 3-5 minutes per speaker
2. Speakers will alternate
3. No refutations during the first and last speaker; students can only raise
objections/POIs during the turn of the speakers in between. Before
presenting a counterclaim, student must first say POI and await approval
House rules on debate activity
As much as possible, each group will have 20 minutes