6.4.1. Basic Structure

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three main parts of a speech?

   Hint

   Think about the overall flow of the speech.

2. 2.

   Name one way to grab the audience's attention.

   Hint

   Consider what draws people's interest.

3. 3.

   What are the three main components of a speech?

   • Introduction
   • Body
   • Conclusion
   • Body
   • Conclusion
   • Presentation
   • Introduction
   • Summation
   • Transition

   Hint

   Remember the structure we discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: The introduction's purpose is only to state the topic.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what makes an introduction effective.

5. 5.

   Create a speech outline about a personal experience that had a significant impact on you. Include an engaging introduction, clear body sections, and a compelling conclusion.

   Hint

   Think about how each part connects and supports your overall message.

6. 6.

   Analyze a famous speech (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream) and identify its structure. What were the key elements of the introduction, body, and conclusion?

   Hint

   Pay attention to how the speaker engages the audience at the beginning and wraps up the speech.