The document provides guidance on preparing and delivering an effective speech. It discusses determining the purpose and audience for the speech. It also outlines key features of speeches like repetition, anecdotes, and statistics to support ideas. The document recommends structuring a speech with an engaging opening, main points in the body, and a concluding summary. It emphasizes techniques for effective delivery, such as gesture, intonation, expression, and pacing. Viewers are advised to write a draft opening paragraph that engages the audience and uses stress and pauses appropriately.

1. HOW TO PREPARE
A SPEECH
M.A. Ricardo Sosa
English Elocution

2. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR
SPEECH?
Purpose – Are you going to explain, argue or
persuade?
Audience – Who are you delivering the speech to? How
much knowledge to they have about your topic?

3. WHAT FEATURES
OF SPEECH ARE
THERE?

4. Features of speeches Definition
Repetition Repeating key words/messages so the reader
remembers them
Anecdotes Short stories that are linked to the speech
Statistics Use of figures/percentages/numbers to support your
ideas
Rhetorical Questions Questions that do not need answers
Memorable phrases/quotes Phrases and quotes for the audience to remember
Controversial statements Comments that are deliberately intended to provoke a
reaction
Appropriate tone to suit the audience Making sure the tone and language is appropriate for
the audience

5. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk
What do you notice about how she delivers her speech?
• Gesture
• Intonation
• Expression
• Stressed words
• Pauses
WATCH EMMA WATSON’S HEFORSHE SPEECH

6. • Opening
• First 30 seconds to draw the audience into the argument or topic you are making
• Body
• Should only have a few points – focus on one point for each paragraph
• Conclusion
• Summarise the main points of your speech
• Provide some further questions for the audience
• End with a final thought/emotion
STRUCTURE OF SPEECHES

7. • Write an opening paragraph for your speech
1. Think about PA
2. Have a way into the topic – how are you going to engage the
audience?
3. Think about what words to stress – show this by underlining the
word
4. Think about when to pause – use ellipses (…) to indicate this
OPENING PARAGRAPH

8. • Swap your paragraph with your partner
• Have they used a way to engage the audience?
• Have you made the purpose extremely clear?
• What techniques have you used?
PEER ASSESSMENT