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3. Know your purpose.

Why do you want to talk about your topic? The answer is your purpose. Do you want to . . .

🟪 share a wonderful experience,
🟪 teach your listeners about something cool,
🟪 make them laugh or feel sad, or
🟪 get them to agree with you about something?

4. Plan your speech.

Think about what your listeners would like to hear about your topic. Planning your speech will make you confident. Here are some tips: