What is the difference between a specific purpose and a central idea?
The specific purpose is written from the speaker’s point of view—it’s what he or she sets out to accomplish. The central idea is written from the listeners’ point of view—it’s the message they should go away with.
What are the criteria for judging a speech?
Public Speaking Contest 2016 Judging Criteria
- Knowledge: Understanding of the topic; research; amount of work involved in preparation.
- Originality: Is there an interesting angle?
- Organization: Is there an introduction/development of ideas/conclusion?
- Utilization of time: Was the speech an appropriate length?
How do you evaluate a speech?
The Art of Evaluation
- Approach each speech with honesty while remaining positive.
- Pay attention to the speaker’s goals for self-improvement.
- Evaluate what the speaker does and not who the speaker is.
- Report what you see, hear and feel as a member speaks.
How do you write a specific purpose?
Your Specific Statement of Purpose To form a clear and succinct statement of the specific purpose of your speech, start by naming your general purpose (to inform, to persuade, or to entertain). Follow this by a capsule description of your audience (my peers in class, a group of kindergarten teachers, etc.).
What is a specific purpose?
6.4 Specific Purposes A specific purpose. starts with one of the three general purposes and then specifies the actual topic you have chosen and the basic objective you hope to accomplish with your speech. Basically, the specific purpose answers the who, what, when, where, and why questions for your speech.
What are the three features of a good speech outline?
What does a Good Speech have?
- Clarity. Clarity is an essential feature of a good speech.
- Definiteness of Message. The message of the speech should be definite and relevant to the subject matter.
- Conciseness.
- Interesting.
- Informal Touch.
- Considering the Audience.
- Speaking Slowly.
- Free from Emotions.
What is the second criteria of a good speech?
Was the language suitable to informing the audience? Was the language precise, grammatically correct, and vivid? Was the delivery natural and spontaneous? Did it reinforce the ideas of the speech?
How do you deliver a perfect speech?
7 Tips for Giving a Killer Speech
- Deliver a performance, rather than a speech. A speech is primarily about the words that you speak, but a performance is so much more.
- Use the power of eye contact.
- Don’t hide behind the lectern.
- Posture matters.
- Tell compelling stories.
- Vary your cadence.
- Speak about what you know and care about.
What are the purposes of speech?
There are three general purposes that all speeches fall into: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.