Preparing for a Powerful Speech: Steps, Impressions, Listening and Barriers

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Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
Prepare For A Public Speech

Delivering A Powerful Speech
• An effective speech is a very important part of public speaking.
• Making of an effective speech starts with the correct preparation
and practice.
• Verbal and nonverbal cues are effective components of a good
speech.
• Public speaking is recognized as one of the major fears.
• Every single experience helps one to write a better speech and
become a better speaker.

Chapter 3
Steps for effective speech preparation
• Find the focus of the speech and the purpose behind the
speech.
• Get the content and the material and add support with
facts and statistics.
• Organize the content of the speech with a clear idea and
focus.
• Add proper introduction, transitions and conclusion for a
proper flow of the speech.
• Prepare a formal outline of the speech for a better
presentation.
• Practice a lot before giving the final speech and do not
speak from memory.
• Present the final speech and speak loudly and with
confidence.