The use of metaphors to enhance speeches

By Nor Hafizah Ismail Lecturer of Professional Communication MIIT UniKL

Introduction

Purpose: to share information on the use of metaphors to enhance speeches Training session 15 -20mins

Overview

1. Definition 2. Benefits 3. Examples 6. Metaphor Creation session (practical) 7. Summary

Body 1: Benefits

More memorable & entertaining Effort put into preparation Assist in understanding Language mastery

Body 2: Definition

Metaphor is usually used to compare two unlike things, which results in improving our understanding of the conveyed message.

Body 3: Examples

The heart of the computer A captain of industry

The brain of the organization The lifeblood of the company

Body 4: Examples

My Love is a flower suggests delicacy

and beauty. My love is an open book suggests honesty and frankness. My love is a rock suggests stability and permanence. My love is my life suggests dedication and total dependence.

Body 5: Practical session

Create a metaphor ( to conclude ) The context: compare use of metaphor in enhancing speeches with Example: the use of a metaphor is the chocolate sauce that enhances the taste of a speech. (facilitators example)

Conclusion (Quiz)

Summary of main points: 1. Definition 2. Benefits 3. Examples