informal speech outline

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for this assignment you want to convey information in an interesting way that makes the audience want to listen and also makes the audience want to listen and also makes them retain the information you give them. the topic will be of your choosing; a speech about objects, people, places speeches about processes ;speeches about an event or a speech about concepts or ideas.

must be typed in full sentence outline format. you the example outline below.

MODEL FOR BUILDING THE INFORMATIVE SPEECH

Topical Pattern of Organization for Informative Speech about a PLace

General Purpose:  To inform

Specific Purpose:  To inform my audience of tourists about famous tourist attraction in NY City.

Thesis:  While visiting New York City, you may want to eat at famous restaurants, to view magnificent architectural sites, and to visit a couple of historical cultural neighborhoods.

Introduction

  1. Attention-Getter:Relating the topic to the audience;

  1. Stating the importance of the topic;

  2. Startling the audience with a fact or statistic;

  3. Arousing the curiosity of the audience;

  4. Questioning the audience;

  5. Beginning with a quotation;

  6. Telling a story;

  7.  Referring to the occasion;

  8. Inviting audience participation;

  9. Using audio equipment or visual aids;

  10. Relating to a previous speaker;

  11. Beginning with humor.

  1. Establish Credibility: Being perceived by the audience as qualified to speak on a particular topic.

Relate Topic to Audience: Showing that the speaker has the audience’s best interests in mind and/or how the topic relates to the audience’s interests.

  1. Thesis: While visiting New York City, you may want to eat at famous restaurants, to view magnificent architectural sites, and to visit a couple of historical cultural neighborhoods.

Body

I.  Main Point: Manhattan probably is the city of the world’s most delicious culinary arts.

A.  Sub-Point: Any tourist would be most appreciative of dining at Tavern-on-the-Green in Central Park.

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B.  Sub-Point: For those of you who keep current with popular culture, eating at famous chef, Bobby Flay’s restaurant would be a great thrill to see where television’s Food Network show takes place.

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[Transition statement]:  Next, tourists most definitely want to see a few famous sites.

II.  Main Point: The Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Station, , and the Ground Zero Museum of the World Trade Towers are all a must-see.

A.  Sub-Point: The Statue of Liberty, given to the U.S. by the French is located on Staten Island.

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   B.  Sub-Point: Transport yourself in time when you visit the historical and beautifully

    designed Grand Central Station.

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 C.  Sub-Point:  Another site definitely worth seeing is the Ground Zero Museum for the tragic

     day that The World Trade Towers were bombed on September 11, 2001.

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[Transition statement]:  Finally, I’d like to recommend a cultural experience.

III.  Main Point: Visiting at least two famous cultural neighborhoods, Little Italy and Chinatown, are well worth any extra time you may have.

A.  Sub-Point:  Little Italy

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 B.  Sub-Point:  Chinatown

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Conclusion:

  1. Summary: Summarizing the main points of the speech.  Use a closing cue. In closing,

  2. Closing remarks:  (a clincher)

A.  Concluding with a quotation;

C.  Ending with a dramatic statement;

D  Referring back to the introduction of the speech.

E.  Calling the audience to action.

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