10: Outlining the Speech – Flashcards

a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes: the tittle, specific purposes, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and a biography of the speech

the pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas

a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of the speech

directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she/he wants to deliver key parts of the speech

list of all the sources used in preparing a speech

-state the specific purpose of your speech -identify the central idea -label the intro, body, and conclusion -use a consistent pattern of Symbolization and Indentation -state the main points and subpoints in full sentences -label transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews -attach a biography -give your speech a title

can be in a question -descriptive and provocative

-follow the visual framework used in the preparation outline -make sure the outline is legible -keep the outline as brief as possible -give yourself cues for delivering the speech

key terms/phrases, essential statistics and quotations