Sunday, December 26, 2010

Organizing Your Speech

The most fundamental element of any speech is its organization.  The well organized speech provides a roadmap to both the speaker and the audience.  Charisma will only carry you so far.  To be a great athlete, you must master the fundamentals.  Speaking is no different.  Follow this basic outline when developing your speech.
1)Introduction: Get the audience's attention.  Provide a preview of the content to come.
2)Body: Consists of 3 – 5 main points highlighted in the introduction.
3)Summary:  Recap of the 3 - 5 main points you covered in your speech.
4)Conclusion:  Strong finish.  Leave the audience wanting to hear more.

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