Tips for Different Types of Speeches演讲技巧.doc

Tips for Different Types of Speeches Match Your Style to the Occasion Different occasions will call for different types of speeches.?Keep these tips in mind when you think about the type of speech you are going to deliver: Speaking to Inform:? When speaking to inform, the best course of action is to be as simple as possible.? You should use presentation aids to help clarify processes.? Walking the audience through a series of steps is highly effective in informative speaking. Break everything down, don’t make assumptions, and reiterate key points. Speaking to Persuade:? Using logic and facts to lay out your argument is the most effective way to persuade people. Anticipate questions, keep returning to the key reason for supporting your cause, and be confident. When appropriate, emotional appeals are also effective.? Special Occasion Speaking:? Toasts, award presentations, acceptance speeches, keynote addresses, commencement addresses, and eulogies are all very common special occasion speeches. These are done best when brief, sincere, and witty (when appropriate). Professional Speaking: Be prepared for questions, use presentation aids to simplify complex ideas and structure your thoughts so you can lead toward a logical conclusion. Preparing Your Speech  How To Organize Your Speech So you know what you want to talk about. Now its time to consider how to organize your speech. Organizing your speech will do wonders for your effectiveness. In general, make sure that your speech has a clear purpose. For every part of your speech, you should be able to answer the question: Why is this important? Making an outline of your speech is a great tool because you can layout the main sections, fit in supporting evidence, and build in transitions from section to section. As for laying out the structure of your speech, here are a few types of organization you may like to try: Type of Organization Description Problem and Solution This is a good approach if you are making a r