The Art of Public Speaking Chapter 4

3 main parts of a speech

Introduction
Body
Conclusion

What is the purpose of the introduction in your speech?

Get the attention and interest of the audience, orient your listeners toward the subject matter of your speech

What are the 3 ways to organize the body of your speech?

Chronological
Topical
Spatial

What two tasks in your conclusion do you need to accomplish?

Let the audience know that you are about to finish and reinforce your central idea.

What is speaking extemporaneously?

Plan your major points and supporting material without trying to memorize the precise language you will use on the day of the speech
Prepare, rehearse, and present from a brief set of notes.

What should your extemporaneous speech notes contain?

Key words or phrases, rather than complete sentences and paragraphs

Delivering an extemporaneous speech requires you to What?

Become so familiar with the substance of your speech that you will only need a few notes to remind you of the points you intent to cover

How should your speech notes be formulated?

Notes should be large enough to read clearly at arm's length
Double or triple space notes to make them easier to see at a glance
Use only one side of the index cards or papers Use the fewest notes you can manage and still present the speech fluently and c

A smooth delivery is the result of?

A great deal of practice

To gain success in extemporaneous speaking, you must do what?

Rehearse the speech out loud

What should you do when Starting Your Speech?

Move to the front of the room and face your audience
Assume a relaxed, but upright posture
Plant your feet a little less than shoulder-width apart and allow your arms to hang loosely by your side
Arrange your notes before you begin to speak
Look over your

Don't let gestures or bodily actions do what?

Distract listeners from your message

What are things to control during your speech?

Gestures
Eye contact
Voice
Nerves