This document provides information on public speaking and tips for effective speeches. It discusses public speaking as communicating to a live audience through formal presentations. There are different modes of delivery such as impromptu, extemporaneous, and memorized speeches. Main types include ceremonial, demonstrative, informative, and persuasive speaking. Speeches are given to arouse passion, emotions, or communicate information and set agendas. Good speeches have compelling openings, specific examples, and concise conclusions. Qualities of effective speeches include having a clear main idea, use of anecdotes, a conversational tone, and humor when appropriate. Speakers are advised to prepare, use expression, have strong points, make eye contact, project their voice, and

1. NOTRE DAME GIRLS’ ACADEMY,
AMOYO, KWARA, NIGERIA.
…preparing young girls for life

2. LECTURE
ON
PUBLIC SPEAKING

4. PUBLIC SPEAKING
This is also referred to
as oratory or oration.
This is the process or
act of performing a
speech to a live
audience
This is a formal face-
to-face speaking of a
single person to a
group of listeners.

5. MODES OF DELIVERY
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Memorized
Manuscript

6. TYPES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Ceremonial
Speaking
Demonstrative
Speaking
Informative
Speaking
Persuasive
Speaking

7. WHY DO
PEOPLE
GIVE
SPEECHES?
To arose
passion
e.g in
political
speeches
To arose
emotions
e.g in
weddings,
love related
events and
spiritual
events
To
Communicate
an information
and set an
agenda
e.g in
educational
events

8. FACTS
 Those who give a good speech make it look easy and
effortless.
 A stiff speech that feels rehearsed or sounds like it was
written by someone else is rarely effective or not
memorable.
 To start a good speech, begin with an attention-grabbing,
compelling opening story

9. FACTS
 Make sure that your examples and anecdotes are
specific.
 When trying to prove a point or move your audience
with emotion, be sure that any examples you provide
support your speech and that they are specific and
concrete.
 The conclusion should be short and to the point.

10. FACTORS THAT ENHANCE A GOOD
SPEECH MAKER

12. Prepare:
Plan to make 1 – 3
good points
Expression:
Match your facial
expression with
your message – the
audience loves that
Strong Points:
Plan your points – end
with one that is clear
Hands:
Keep your hands
visible to the
audience – it
builds trust
Breathe:
Take a deep
breathe – so you
do not pass out
Eye Contact:
Make a gentle sweep of the
audience – it builds connection
fast
Speak normally:
Be deliberate & carefully
say your words – so you are
better understood
Pause for
Effect:
Pause to let a
point settle in – it
creates an impact
Project your
Voice:
Aim for the back row
& use your breath –
it helps you project
without straining
Plant your
feet:
Stand firmly – it
shows confidence
PUBLIC
SPEAKING TIPS

14. WHAT ARE THE TOP QUALITIES OF A
GOOD SPEECH?
1. It must have a main idea
A single theme. Research has proven that it is very difficult to
remember and lot of detail when listening to a speech, so be sure to
start with one main idea. What is the point of your speech? What do
you want the audience to come away knowing, understanding or
feeling? Start from there and then work backward.

15. 2.
The use of anecdotes
Use anecdotes. Rather than a laundry list of reasons why your point
is true or significant, try to find a story or an anecdote that supports
the theme you are trying to express. Stories are naturally engaging,
and people tend to remember them better than exposition or lectures
about the same topic. Don't Argue, let your point do better with the
use of short relevant stories.

16. 3. Conversational tone.
Write your speech in the same voice in which you speak. I'm other
words, Write your speech in your very own language and be sure to
write the point as short as possible so as to pick the points
conveniently while delivering the speech.
4. Humor.
Use humor when and where appropriate. Of course, not every
situation and speech is going to call for humor, but if you can present
the information you are hoping to convey in the context of a
humorous story or anecdote, then do so

19. CONCLUSION
 No matter what your topic is, your speech must be
organized.
 The beginning must lead to a middle and the middle must
lead to an end.
 If you are not organized, your speech will appear same
 Organizing your ideas can help you to gain clarity on the
things you're discussing before you write, so you can be
sure that your speech flows smoothly and isn't confusing
to your audience.

20. QS & AS
NDGA… Preparing young girls for

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