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Notes – Chapter 3 Building Your First Speech Extemporaneous Delivery and Speaking Styles Delivery – method of presenting the material whether it is extemporaneous, manuscript, impromptu or memorized Extemporaneous – researches a topic, prepares an outline, employs speaking notes Manuscripts – word for word Impromptu – surprise speech without any notes or prior presentation Memorized – situations where eye contact and accurate timing Creating a Blueprint Choose an interesting, well-defined topic – general to specific Understand the general purpose – the direction of the material presented. Informative speeches enlighten and educate, define concepts, demonstrate procedures or describe. Persuasive speeches influence and alter the beliefs, feelings, or behavior of listeners. Entertaining speeches is to gain a humorous response by poking fund at people, or events. Conduct Extensive Research – find interesting factual materials to support the topic and to establish your credibility as a speaker. Write Specific Purpose and Thesis Statements – represents the main objective, which joins all ideas to one common theme and enables the speaker to keep on target. The thesis statement is often called the central idea or central objective expands the specific purpose. Write a Comprehensive Outline – logical outline to keep you on track throughout the presentation, A speech has three major parts – introduction, body, conclusion. Since the body is the biggest portion it should be developed first. The introduction should get attention and promote curiosity as well as prepare the audience for the topic and thesis statement. The conclusion resolves the ideas you have presented in the speech. The audience should sense finality and resolution to the topic. Be Sensitive to Audience Members – consider the needs and feelings of your audience.

Understand Your Ethical Responsibilities – when you present a speech you are claiming to have knowledge about a topic that could benefit the audience. You have an ethical responsibility to convey this knowledge fairly and accurately without misleading your listners. Choose Extemporaneous Delivery Practice the Speech – successful public speaking requires practice. Be confident and prepared