STRATEGIES USED IN SPEECH PT. 1

Summary

This video discusses strategies for effective public speaking, defining speech as a powerful communication tool. It outlines three stages of speech delivery: writing, preparation, and delivery. The script emphasizes the importance of a memorable introduction, a clear structure like the IBC format, and a strong conclusion. Tips include using statistics, humor, and questions to engage the audience, ensuring coherence through transitional devices, and keeping content simple yet impactful. The video also suggests incorporating theatrics to maintain audience interest.

Takeaways

• 🗣 Public speaking can be intimidating, but it is a valuable skill to practice for effective communication.
• 📜 A speech can be defined as a formal talk, a delivery of thoughts, or a powerful medium to address issues.
• 🎙 Public speaking differs from pre-recorded videos because it is delivered live, face-to-face with an audience.
• 🎯 Speeches can serve various purposes such as educating, entertaining, or influencing an audience.
• 📝 The three stages of public speaking are the writing stage, the preparatory stage, and the delivery stage.
• 📋 The first step in writing a speech is making it memorable by focusing on a clear theme or thesis statement.
• 💡 Using the IBC format (Introduction, Body, Conclusion) helps structure the speech and make it easier to follow.
• 👂 Catching the audience's attention at the start of the speech is crucial for keeping them engaged.
• 📊 Techniques like using statistics, quotes, or intriguing questions can make the introduction more impactful.
• 🗝 Repeating key ideas throughout the speech helps reinforce the message and keeps the audience focused.

Q & A

What are the different definitions of a speech mentioned in the script?

A speech is defined as spoken or expressed in conversation or in written words, a formal talk given to an audience on different occasions or events, a delivery of a formal address or discourse to an audience, a power of expressing or communicating thoughts through speaking, and a powerful medium for addressing issues and problems in a peaceful manner.

According to Spencer in 2018, what is the main difference between public speaking and pre-recorded videos?

Public speaking is a live presentation delivered before an audience, unlike pre-recorded videos that can be easily edited.

What are the three stages of public speaking as mentioned in the script?

The three stages of public speaking are the writing stage, the preparatory stage, and the delivery stage.

What are the two goals to achieve when writing a speech according to the script?

The two goals when writing a speech are to leave a good impression and stress at least two or three important points to the audience, and to adopt some key strategies in writing a speech.

How can a speech be made memorable according to the script?

A speech can be made memorable by ensuring the message is striking and capturing the interest of the audience, using figurative languages, and having a condensed theme that everything in the speech connects back to.

What is the IBC format mentioned in the script?

The IBC format stands for Intro, Body, Conclusion, which is a common and simple structure for speeches where the intro is the opening, the body contains the details, and the conclusion summarizes the ideas.

Why is the introduction of a speech so important?

The introduction is crucial because it is where the speaker tries to catch the audience's attention and set them up in a listening mode.

What are some techniques that can be used to exploit the opening of a speech?

Techniques to exploit the opening of a speech include using reliable statistics, relevant quotations, humorous stories, striking or intriguing questions, and striking statements.

What is the KISS rule in speech delivery as per Gordon in 2012?

The KISS rule in speech delivery stands for 'Keep It Simple, Stupid', which means that sentences should be relatively short to be easily understood by the audience and to allow the speaker to breathe without pausing mid-sentence.

Why is the conclusion of a speech important?

The conclusion is important because it is what the listeners will usually discuss when they leave the hall, and it should be memorable to leave an impact.

How can a speaker remind the audience of the key ideas in a speech?

A speaker can remind the audience of the key ideas by using keywords and phrases, repeating these ideas from time to time, and applying transitional devices to connect ideas within or between paragraphs.