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[SPEECH/PUBLIC ADDRESS OUTLINES]
The most common speech formats:
A. The Pyramid of Importance format.
Develops a topic from the least important point to the
most important for final impact.
I. Opening
a. Introduce self
b. Explain why you are there
c. Summarize major point you will make
II. Body of Speech
a. First point
b. Second point
c. Third point
Etc.
III. Closing
a. Summary of points
b. Questions
c. Thank you
B. Problem-Solving format
Develops topic by first presenting a problem, then
presenting criteria for solutions, evaluating solutions,
and concluding on best solution.
I. Opening
a. Introduce self
b. Explain why you are there
c. Summarize points you will make
II. Body of Speech
a. Description and analysis of problem
b. Criteria for possible solutions
c. Presentation of possible solutions
d. Selection of best solution
III. Closing
a. Summarize points
b. Answer questions
c. Say thank you
C. Cause-and-effect format
Explains why something has happened or will happen.
I. Opening
a. Introduce self
b. Explain why you are there
c. Summarize main points you will make
II. Body of Speech
a. What has happened or will happen
b. Reasons for its happening
III. Closing
a. Summarize major points
b. Answer questions
c. Say thank you
LAYOUT 000
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