Chap 7 Identifying the general speech purpose

• Identifying the General Speech Purpose Chapter 7 Professor Tonya Seavers Evans
• SPEECH PURPOSE
  • TO INFORM
  • TO PERSUADE
  • FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
• How Do You Inform ?
  • Define, describe, explain, or demonstrate your knowledge on the topic.
  • Increase the audience’s understanding and awareness of the topic.
  • Build on the knowledge your audience already has about the topic.
• General Informative Topic Categories issues processes concepts & theories events people objects Informative Topic Categories
• From Topic & Purpose to Thesis
  • Step 1: Determine your topic.
  • Step 2: Decide on your general purpose.
  • Step 3: Write down your specific purpose statement.
  • Step 4: Devise your thesis statement.
• Thesis Statement
  • Clearly expresses the central idea of your speech
  • Concisely identifies your speech topic for the audience
  • Typically includes phrases about each of your main points
  • Indicates your perspective on a persuasive topic
  • Guides your speech preparation and keeps you on track while you are writing
• Channels of Non-erbal Communication Aural Channel Paralanguage Visual Channel
• Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  • Clarifies the meaning of verbal messages
  • Facilitates feedback from the audience to the speaker
  • Establishes a relationship between the speaker and the audience
  • Establishes speaker credibility
• Effective Body Movement Use gestures that feel natural Dress appropriately Be aware of general body movement Animate your facial expressions Maintain eye contact Body Movement
• Appropriate Dress
  • Presenting a professional image is essential for improving speaker credibility.
  • Some listeners will not listen to speakers who are dressed inappropriately.
• Practice the Delivery
  • Focus on your message, not yourself
  • Record the speech
  • Revise your speaking notes
  • Time your speech
  • Plan ahead and practice often 
  
  
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