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Preparing a Speech
Okay, so you’ve been assigned to deliver a speech. What now? You might give a speech for one of three main reasons:
- To Inform: You might explain the history of peanut butter.
- To Persuade: You might argue what jelly is best with peanut butter.
- To Demonstrate: You might show how to make a great peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
What reason do you have for making a speech? Think of a fascinating topic you would like to explain, or an important stand you could persuade classmates to take, or a key process you could demonstrate.
This chapter will help you choose an interesting topic and create and deliver an excellent speech!