Writing a successful speech
I know how to write a successful speech that uses writing techniques with sophistication.
Writing a successful speech
I know how to write a successful speech that uses writing techniques with sophistication.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The topic of your speech is the main subject matter.
- The topic needs to be developed into a thesis statement which expresses your main argument.
- Think about the who, what and why of the topic in order to create a thesis statement.
- Rhetorical techniques need to be employed carefully - it is important to avoid overusing them.
- An effective structure is to start with the individual, move to the group and then to the big picture.
Common misconception
Rhetorical questions are frequently overused by students.
When reading out overused rhetorical questions, stress how they can sometimes seem almost aggressive.
Keywords
Sophisticated - complex, highly developed and stylish
Paradoxically - in a way that seems strange, impossible or unlikely
Detrimental - causing harm, damage or injury
Contribution - the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
designed to make a point rather than elicit an answer
numerical data such as facts and figures
a triplet of words, used for emphasis
using 'you' and 'your' to communicate with a reader or listener
a brief and often personal or illustrative story
a person with specialised knowledge or skill in a particular subject
a person who stands apart from the group
a group of people sharing common characteristics or interests
Exit quiz
6 Questions
ironically
harmful
refined
offering