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A well-planned speech greatly enhances the speaker’s self confidence in the actual delivery. Plan
your speech carefully. Consider the following steps in the preparation process:
1. Know the purpose of the speech and the occasion that calls for your address.
There should be a fit between the occasion and the content, tone, and mood of your speech.
Speech Structure
a) Opening/Introduction - The first 30 seconds of your speech are probably the most
important. In that period of time you must grab the attention of the audience, and
engage their interest in what you have to say in your speech.
b) Body – The body of your speech will always be the largest part of your speech. The
best way to set out the body of your speech is by formulating a series of points that
you would like to raise. The points should be organized so that the related points
follow one another so that each point builds upon the previous one. This will give
your speech a more logical progression, and make the job of the listener a far easier
one.
c) Closing/Conclusion – The closing of your speech must contain some of your strongest
material. You should view the closing of your speech as an opportunity.
support and conclude their speech; some challenge the audience; and some give what was in
the end of mind that will make the audience think and reflect.
You may opt to read the script. Most speakers use this to eliminate the risks met when the
speech is memorized.
Would you choose to deliver your piece extemporaneously? You will need cue cards securely
placed on your lectern, aside of course, from your script also on hand for easy recall.
Or do you want an impromptu delivery? It’s not easy for you as beginner to use this type of
delivery. Only seasoned speakers choose this method.
With all these tasks done, you now must prepare yourself for the delivery of your masterpiece.
Vinuya, Remedios V. (2012). Speech Communication. Metro Manila. Grandbooks Publishing, Inc.