ASSIGNMENT #5s

Based on what you have learned in this lesson, list at least ten
principles or characteristics of speech writing.
Example:
Audience analysis should be conducted to determine the characteristics of
the audience, nature of event, time of day, etc.
1. Purpose of the speech can help achieve clarity and proper understanding by expressing the
objective and well-presented ideas of the speech or presentation.

2. The topic is the main idea of your speech, and looking for a topic that you are interested about
can help select a topic quickly

3. Data gathering is the part where one gathers relevant or related ideas, facts, information, and
references to your topic, and you should get a background research on your topic.

4. The body of a speech is the section of the speech that discusses your presentation’s primary
topic of interest. Where delivering your message and explaining your speech is main point.

5. Narrowing down a topic - will enable you to better determine the specific direction of your
paper and the research you will conduct on your topic.

6. A writing pattern is a specific way of organizing ideas to convey a certain type of topic.

7. An outline allows you to see how all of your ideas relate to your main idea. The elements of an
outline include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. In writing an outline, it should depend
on how you want your ideas to develop.

8. The body of a speech is the central part of the speech in which the main ideas and important
concepts of the speech are discussed. It contains explanations, examples, or any other facts that
can assist you in delivering your purpose and explaining the main idea of your speech.

9. The introduction is the foundation of your speech. Therefore, your first few words must capture
the audience's attention, state the topic, make it relatable, establish credibility, and preview the
main points.

10. Rehearsing allows you to practice different parts of your speech before delivering it to an
audience. It's an opportunity to figure out what works and what doesn't for you and your
audience.
Identify and differentiate the processes in speech writing in terms of
description and application.

Speech writing Description Application

process
Conducting an audience To conduct analysis keep Before writing the speech
analysis you from saying something
inappropriate, such as
offending someone with a
joke, and also to help you
communicate with your
audience in a language they
understand and about topics
that interest them.
Determining the purpose of It is where you should have Before writing the speech
speech a clear purpose where you
can ensure that your main
message will relate with
your target audience.

Selecting a topic It the main point when Before writing the speech
creating your speech. This
can be determined once
your goal has been decided.
Choosing the topic where it
is base from you interest or
where your audience might
be interested in.

Narrowing down a topic You will be able to better Before writing the speech
decide the precise direction
of your article and the
research you will perform on
your issue if you narrow
your topic.

Gathering Data Gathering data is the Before writing the speech

stage where you gather
relevant or related ideas,
facts, sources, and
 references for your specific
topic. The data that you will
gather will be very useful in
making your speech
informative, entertaining, or
persuasive.
Selecting a speech pattern You must decide which During writing a speech
structures will help you in
organizing the ideas related
to your topic. Biographical,
categorical/topical, causal,
chronological,
comparison/contrast,
problem-solving, and spatial
examples are provided.
Preparing an outline The elements of an outline During writing a speech
such as introduction, body,
and conclusion should be
applied. This helps you to
see how all of your ideas
relate to your main idea.
Creating the body of the This is where the main ideas During writing a speech
speech and important concepts of
the speech are discussed. It
contains explanations,
examples, or any other facts
that can assist you in
delivering your purpose and
explaining the main idea of
your speech.
Preparing the introduction The introduction must During writing a speech
capture the audience's
attention, state the topic,
make it relatable, establish
credibility, and preview the
main points.
Preparing the conclusion The conclusion of your During writing a speech
speech sums up your major
ideas and purpose while
leaving a lasting impression
on your audience. Your
 conclusion is presented at
the end of your speech and
is often what most people
remember immediately after
your speech has finished.
Editing/ Revising Revising is a way to ensure After writing the speech
that your paragraphs,
chapters, topics, and flows
are arranged in order to
create a well-organized
speech that effectively
communicates your main
point.

Rehearsing Rehearsing allows you to put After writing a speech

the effective parts back
together to create a
complete speech and
practice it before delivering
it in front of an actual
audience.