Public Communication
Introduction to Public Speaking
Public speaking is…
A form of communication in which a person talks face-to-face to a relatively large audience, speaking in a fairly continuous manner.
Deciding on a topic & a purpose…
Topic should be…SignificantTimelyinteresting
Purpose…
The type of speech you give determines your purpose…
To Inform…
Purpose… Tell Explain Describe Clarify Define Demonstrate
Concept Process Event
To Persuade…
StrengthenChangeInfluenceConfirm
AttitudesBeliefsactions
To Promote Social Cohesion…
Promote a feeling of cohesionUnitycommunity
3 main purposes of public speaking…
InformPersuadePromote Social Cohesion
Choose and focus on main purpose…All 3 purposes may overlap…
Preparing and Presenting…
Choose a topicDefine the purposeNarrow the topic
Write a statement of thesis (What you want your audience to learn or believe when you are finished speaking.)
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