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The ADVANCED
COMMUNICATION SERIES
Specialty Speeches
(226E)
Speakers are often called upon to give different kinds of talks.
This manual contains information about giving the most common ones, and
it covers impromptu talks, preparing inspirational speeches, selling a
product, reading out loud, and introducing a speaker.
1. Speak Off The
Cuff
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Develop an awareness of situations in which
you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speeech
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Understand how to prepare for impromptu
speaking
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Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu
situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under
discussion: for example , comparing a past, present, future situation or
before or after
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Time: 5 to 7 minutes
2. Uplift The
Spirit
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Identify and understand the basic differences
and similarities between inspirational speeches and other kinds of
speeches
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Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and
establish emotional rapport
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Develop a speech style and delivery that
effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt
your views
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Time: 8 to 10 minutes
3. Sell A Product
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Understand the relationship of sales technique
to persuasion
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Skillfully use the four steps in a sales
presentation: attention, interest, desire, action
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Identify and promote a unique selling
proposition in sales presentation
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Be able to handle objections and close a prospective
buyer
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Time: 10 to 12 minutes
4. Read Out Loud
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Arrive at an understanding of the elements
that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and
giving a speech
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Learn the preparation or planning techniques
of effective interpretation
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Learn the principles of presentation and
develop skill in interwith regard to voice and
body as instruments of communication
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Time: 12 to 15 minutes
5. Introduce the
Speaker
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Focus on the special occasion talk from the
standpoint of the introducer (function chairman, toastmaster, toastmaster
of ceremonies)
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Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions
associated with the master of ceremonies
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Handle the introduction of other speakers at a
club meeting
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Time: The duration of a club meeting (to be
arranged with the educational vice-president)
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