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The Overall Structure of Your Speech  
Ways of Organizing the Body of the Speech  
  • Chronological Speech Structure  
  • Narrative Speech Structure  
  • Spatial Speech Structure  
  • Topical Speech Structure  
  • Comparison Speech Structure  
  • Cause and Effect Speech Structure  
  • Problem and Solution Speech Structure  
Developing and Supporting the Main Ideas of Your Speech  
  • Using Testimony  
  • Using Examples  
  • Using Analogies  
  • Using Statistics  
  • Using Explanations and Definitions  
  • Using Transitions in the Body of the Speech  
Starting Your Speech with an Effective Introduction  
  • Gain and Maintain Audience Attention  
  • State the Purpose of the Speech and Preview the Main Points  
  • Establish the Speaker's Credibility  
  • Give the Audience a Reason for Listening to the Speech  
Finishing Your Speech with an Effective Conclusion  
  • Summarize Key Points  
  • Reinforce the Purpose of the Speech with a Clincher  
  • Making the Most of Your Conclusion  
Communicating Responsibly: Developing a Sound Structure
  • Types of Outlines  
  • Principles of Outlining  
Resources for Review and Skill Building  





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