The document provides guidance on preparing and delivering an effective speech. It outlines five steps: plan, prepare, polish, practice, and present. For each step, key questions and actions are listed to help a speaker properly structure their speech, develop a clear thesis and main points, practice delivering the speech, and ultimately present with confidence. The goal is to entertain, share information, convince, or persuade the audience based on a well-researched topic that is appropriate for the intended audience.

2. 1. To entertain
2. To share information
3. To convince (logical argument, persuasive)
4. To persuade the audience to take action
(logical and emotional argument)

3. 1) Plan
2) Prepare
3) Polish
4) Practice
5) Present

4.  A. Who am I going to be speaking to?
 B. Where will I be speaking?
 C. When will I be giving the speech?
 D. How much time is allowed for my speech?
 E. What will the message of my speech be?
 F. Do I know enough about my topic or should I
do more research?
 G. How will I present my information and develop
my topic?
 H. Do I have my thesis stated in the
introduction of my speech in one sentence?

5.  A. Review the main idea (thesis) of the
speech
 B. Choose a plan of organization
 C. Develop an outline using the main points
 D. Add supporting details to the outline
 E. Write the introduction
 F. Write the conclusion
 G. Rearrange the speech

6.  A. Time your speech
 B. Add connecting words (transitions)
 C. Review and improve your vocabulary:
 D. Prepare your outline for the teacher
 E. Prepare notecards for practicing and
presenting

7.  A. Everyone must practice
 B. Decide what style you will use to
present
 C. Set goals for each session
 D. Practice in many ways
 E. Be patient

8.  A. Attitude
 B. Dress for success
 C. Project confidence
 D. Prepare your materials ahead of time
 E. Use all of the skills of speaking
 F. Finish with confidence

9. There are no "bad" topics, but there are
inappropriate or poorly developed ones. At
this stage you should focus on choosing
topic:
1. that you have some knowledge about, or
wish to gain knowledge about.
2. that you care about
3. that is appropriate for the audience and
the setting