The document summarizes key concepts from chapters 2 and 3 of a public speaking textbook. Chapter 2 discusses the 5 canons of rhetoric: invention, organization, style, understanding, and delivery. It also describes an upcoming discussion cafe activity. Chapter 3 covers choosing a topic for a first presentation, including brainstorming methods and standards of appropriateness. It defines the general and specific purposes of a speech and characteristics of a good thesis statement. Homework assignments are to read chapter 12 and prepare discussion cafe questions.

1. Ch 2: Roots of rhetoric
5 canons:
•Invention [topic, concept map, ethical proof,
emotional proof, logical argument]
•Organization [intro-Body-Conclusion,
narratives=evidence and common ground]
•Style [creative, artful language, ornamentation]
•Understanding [deeper understanding of issues]
•Delivery [don’t read, use cards, eye-contact, non-
verbal]

2. Discussion Cafe
• 3 groups (4-5 students/group)
• Each group has a leader, so there will be 3 questions to
discuss during the DC session
• First, DC Leaders ask one discussion question relating to the
chapter, they discuss with their group
– What do classmates think about these concepts/theories? Do they
agree/disagree with them? What’s missing? How do these principles
really work? What real life examples does this material remind you of?
Etc.
• Second, DC Leaders monitor the discussion among the groups
in class.

3. Ch 3. Your first presentation
• Step 1: TOPIC
• Step 2: Purpose [increase knowledge,
convince/change, honor/celebrate]
• Step 3: THESIS STATEMENT

4. Methods of searching for a topic
• Individual Brainstorming: think as many ideas as you
can in a limited time
• Categorical Brainstorming: begin with categories
that prompt you to think of topics
• Personal Inventory: consider your life experiences,
attitudes, values, beliefs, interest and skills. Identify
2-3 topics, then select one.

5. …methods of searching for a topic
• Current Topic Identification : that you find in the
news, media, and on the minds of your audience
• Internet Searching: easy to find but sometimes too
much information

6. topic
Speak about
• what you already know
• interests you
• important to your community
• your own
• interesting
• Topic that the audience embraces but you do
not

7. Standards of appropriateness
Select the topic
- appropriate for you
- appropriate for your audience
- appropriate for the occasion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfq72mln7gM
significant, timely, tailored

8. General purposes of a speech
1. to inform
2. to persuade
3. To celebrate a special occasion
HW#1:
What is the general purpose of your special
occasion speech?

9. Specific purpose of a speech
• Includes your general purpose
• Add your intended purpose
• Your special goal
Example: “My audience members will stop drinking alcoholic
beverages.”
HW#1: What is the specific purpose of your special occasion
speech?

10. Characteristics of a good specific purpose
statement
Declarative
Complete statement, not a fragment
Descriptive, specific, not figurative or vague
Focuses on the idea you speak about, rather
than on a combination of ideas

11. Thesis Statement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7gVp3diPbI
One-sentence summary of the speech
that reveals the content of your presentation
(=topic sentence or central idea in written composition)

12. The qualities of a good thesis statement
Declarative
Complete statement, not a fragment
Descriptive, specific, not figurative or vague
o early in the presentation
o You develop a thesis statement after
researching your topic
Example: “Moral truth is not the same in every
culture.”

13. Practice quiz
• msubert.adjunct@mountsaintvincent.edu
• List the seven components of the
communication process
• List each of the general purposes of a speech
• Define the specific purpose of a speech
• Check your neighbor’s sent mails

14. Homework
• Read iSpeak Ch 12 Special Occasion
Presentations
• Prepare DC#2 questions
• Quiz: Ch 2

15. Tips to plan
• Gather materials [index card]
• Review assignment
• Invention [info]
• Organize, edit for content
• Focus on details [quality, memorable, credible]
• Edit for style
• Practice
• Plan delivery [know the room, plan eye-contact, be
natural]
• Enjoy to connect w. listeners

16. Modes of Delivery
1. Extemporaneous Mode:
keyword outline or brief notes
2. Memorized Mode:
committed to memory
3. Manuscript Mode:
complete presentation is written out
no memorization
4. Impromptu Mode:
presenting without advance preparation

17. Justifying Preferred Mode in Public Speaking
1. Extemporaneous Mode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iNk_J3kxAY
-conversational
-spontaneous
-seems effortless
-most flexible
-allows high quality communication
-invites bodily movements gestures and rapid nonverbal
responses
Needs lots of practice