oratorical speech

1. ORATORICAL SPEECH
JAMIE ALEXA B. SULIT

2. WHAT IS AN ORATORICAL SPEECH?
• An oratorical speech is one that aims to inform or
persuade an audience, in support of a particular
viewpoint. The topic of an oratorical speech can be
anything, so long as you are passionate about it.
The art of oratory has been around for a long time
and has its roots in ancient Greece.

3. 7 ORATORY TIPS

4. ORATORY TIP 1: PICK THE RIGHT TOPIC
• In choosing a topic, something that appeals to a broad
audience and is relevant in a cultural sense is the way to
go.
• Avoid clichés or topics that have been over flogged.
• You will also have to decide whether to take an
informative or persuasive approach.

5. ORATORY TIP 2: RESEARCH EXTENSIVELY
• Your sources must be reputable and of high quality. Don’t use only
one source, the more the better. This will make your claims appear
more grounded to your audience.
• Give your audience a mix of numbers and stories, numbers to
appeal to their sense of logic and stories to appeal to their
emotions.
• Also, research on the opposing arguments, so you are better
prepared to counter any opposing arguments should they arise.

6. ORATORY TIP 3: HOOK YOUR AUDIENCE
• Your introduction needs to speak volumes. A word, phrase
or story that embodies your message and will grab the
attention of your audience, is your best bet.
• Give the audience an overview of your speech and what
they stand to gain by listening to you. A real-life case
study will be great, it will help your audience see the
forces at play and also help them understand your
perspective.

7. ORATORY TIP 4: BACK UP YOUR MESSAGE
• Stating facts and figures that support your argument
will indeed give you the credibility you need.
• Use examples and real-life scenarios to buttress your
point. If you can relate your message to the immediate
environment (location) and situation of your audience,
Bravo!

8. ORATORY TIP 5:
DISCUSS THE OPPOSING ARGUMENT
• If your topic focuses on a popular subject, chances are that
there are going to be individuals who see things very
differently from the way you see them..
• Your counter-arguments should rely on facts and irrefutable
evidence. This way, your audience has no choice but to agree
with you.
• The ability to present both sides of the argument will work in
your favour.

9. ORATORY TIP 6: THE DELIVERY
• How an oratorical speech is delivered in no small way contributes to how well
it is received by the audience.
• Rehearse your speech out loud, first in public and later in front of a test
audience.
• Make eye contact with members of the audience.
• Memorize your key points.
• Use your voice to great effect. Don’t use a monotonous voice throughout.
• Connect with your audience, by way of personal stories and body
language.

10. ORATORY TIP 7: CONCLUDE ON A HIGH
• End with a banger, so as to leave a lasting impression on your audience.
• Remind them of what your speech was all about, your key points and tell
them what they should take away.
• For example, if your speech is on racial discrimination, at the end of your
speech, urge your audience to be better, to do better. Encourage them to
be a part of the solution and not just passive observers.