Starter quiz
- Which of the following are personal pronouns?
- you ✓
- Jenny's
- hers ✓
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- What is the main purpose of the introduction in a speech?
- to summarise the entire speech
- to capture the audience's attention ✓
- to provide detailed information
- to thank the audience
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- Which of the following is a good way to conclude a speech?
- introducing new topics
- repeating the introduction
- summarising key points ✓
- telling a random story
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- What is an effective way to organise the main points in a speech?
- randomly
- chronologically or logically ✓
- alphabetically
- by personal preference
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- What is a good strategy to start writing a speech?
- write the conclusion first
- make an outline of main points ✓
- memorise a famous speech
- ignore the audience
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- Why is it important to know your audience when writing a speech?
- to use the same speech for different events
- so you can tailor your message/style to appeal to them ✓
- to make the speech as short as possible
- so you can use visual aids
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Exit quiz
- What is direct address?
- a narrative technique where the story is told by an all-knowing narrator
- speaking personally to another person or group of people, often by name ✓
- providing detailed descriptions of locations in a speech or writing
- the use of statistics and data to support an argument in a speech
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- How do speeches differ from other types of text?
- speeches are delivered aloud to listeners ✓
- speeches don't use an introduction or conclusion
- speeches often use a more conversational tone ✓
- grammar and sentence structure are less important with speeches
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- The tone/style of an effective speech is...
- snappy ✓
- formal
- engaging ✓
- intelligent
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- Which of these is an example direct address that you could use to begin a speech?
- I am here today to speak about a subject close to my heart.
- Ladies and gentlemen, we are running out of time. ✓
- Keeping animals in captivity must end today.
- Trapped, depressed, anxious - this is how animals in captivity feel everyday.
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- Using complex vocabulary in a speech can add detail and show your expertise but too much can...
- make you look like a know-it-all and disengage the audience.
- make it difficult for your audience to follow your argument. ✓
- confuse young children who may be listening
- make it difficult for your to remember your speech
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- Starting with the first, put these steps for writing an effective introduction in the correct order.
- 1⇔engage your audience and grab their attention
- 2⇔state your argument clearly
- 3⇔give brief reasons to support your argument
- 4⇔summarise why your listeners should care about this issue
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Key learning points
- A speech is different to other types of writing since it is designed to be delivered aloud.
- Speech writers should aim for a conversational tone that is clear, concise and engaging for the audience.
- Direct address can make the audience feel included in a speech and increase engagement.
- Personal pronouns help to forge a connection between the speaker and the audience.
- Effective speech openings begin by grabbing the audience’s attention and end by summarising why the issue is important.
Common misconception
A speech should be approached like any other written text.
Speeches should be approached in a very different way to other types of written text as they are designed to be spoken aloud. Long sentences, for example, should avoided since they are difficult for audiences to follow when heard aloud.
Keywords
Engaging - captivating and holding attention or interest
Direct address - speaking personally to another person or group of people, often by name, within a sentence
Personal pronouns - pronouns that refer to specific people or things (e.g., I, you, he, she)
Purpose - the reason or intention behind the creation of a text
Call to action - a prompt urging immediate response or engagement from the audience
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