Parts Of Speech

Philosophy of speech “Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em. Tell ‘em. Tell ‘em what you told ‘em.”

There are 3 parts to a speech Introduction Body Conclusion

Parts of Speech There are 3 parts of speech: #1 INTRODUCTION: ▪The first part of your speech ▪Gets the audience’s attention ▪Lets them know your topic ▪Give them background

The Introduction ▸ Attention Getter - VERY first sentences in your speech. –Something to get the audience’s attention. Rhetorical Question Make a reference Startling Statement Quotation Story Combination of 2

5+1 Attention Getters ▪ Rhetorical Question ▪most common ▸ Questions you ask but do not expect an answer to. ▸ Challenge your audience to think. ▸ Creates curiosity about your topic. ▸ Makes them active participants in your speech –Sometimes you ask for a show of hands, but beware! This can lead to chaos and loss of concentration if they say something you didn’t expect.

Attention Getters ▪Making a Reference ▪Refering to people in the audience, the classroom, other speakers, or the occasion. ▪Allows your audience to feel included and personal. ▪Shows you are comfortable and congenial in your surroundings. ▸ Ex: “I see that John and Amy are in the audience today. When we first started this class project over 2 months ago, they provided leadership. That’s what I want to talk to you about today...leadership.”

Attention Getters ▪Startling Statement ▪Gets the audience’s attention - be careful not to offend your audience. ▸ Ex: Once before her speech, the speaker noticed that several members of the audience weren’t paying attention. Some were half asleep, daydreaming, and talking. They were definitely not ready to listen. The speaker calmly walked to the front of the room and shouted, “SEX!” Immediately a hush fell over the crowd and every head turned. She smiled and said, “Thank you. Now that I have your attention...” Luckily everyone laughed. ▸ I do not encourage you to do this!!!!

Attention Getters ▪Quotation ▪Repeating the exact words someone else has said. ▪Adds a degree of style and sophistication to your speech. ▪Make sure the quotation is appropriate for your speech. ▪Choose a reliable source to quote. ▪GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE! ▸ Be sure and tell us who you are quoting.

Attention Getters ▪Story ▪Narrative ▪Everyone loves a story especially ones that are told well. ▪Short and to the point. ▪Don’t lose sight of the purpose of the story (To get the audience’s attention) ▪Stories can be real or hypothetical, personal or not. ▪Personal stories are the best ones. ▸ Americans are story tellers at heart ▸ They should create a picture in the audience’s mind.

Attention Getters 5+1 ▪You may do any combination of 2 attention getters in your speech. ▪I encourage you to do this. ▪Your introduction should be at least 90 seconds. ▸ (With the exception of your How-to speech)

Introduction Cont’d. ▪Link - ▸ A sentence that links your attention getter to your topic and thesis statement. ▪Thesis Statement - ▸ The central idea or topic of your speech in a COMPLETE sentence. - Informative purpose statement - Formal Thesis Statement

Introduction Cont’d. ▪Preview Statement - ▸ A sentence in your speech that states your main points. –The last couple of sentences in your Introduction

Introduction ▪Transition into the body of your speech ▸ First of all ▸ Second ▸ Next ▸ Furthermore ▸ Finally ▸ Most Importantly

Parts of Speech Cont’d. #2 ▪Body ▸ 2nd part of your speech ▸ The bulk of speech ▸ Explain, analyze your topic using information, opinion, evidence, in the form of supporting material and details.

Parts of Speech cont’d. #3 ▪Conclusion ▸ Last part of the speech ▸ Summarize your entire speech ▸ Restate your topic/thesis statement ▸ Give a closing statement (gives the audience something to hang on to.)