Delivering your Speech
Two considerations you need to make when delivering an effective speech are the style, or way you arrange your words, and transitions, or the phrases you use to connect and move between parts of your argument. Without a style that clicks with your audience, you can lose their attention. Without effective transitions, your audience can become confused and lose the flow of your arguments.
Read below for some strategies to transition effectively in your speaking.
Transitions
Whether in speaking or writing, transitions are key to effective organization. Transition words and phrases clearly signal where you are and where you are going. This allows the audience to follow the flow of your ideas.
Following are some sample transitions.
Transitions of Progression
in addition to
furthermore
also
in conclusion
Transitions of Time
first; second; third
initially
later
before
after
Transitions of Comparison
most importantly
similarly
unlike
You will read two sections of an article about public speaking to learn more about style and transitions.
Click on the link below to read the “Public Speaking” article from the Scholastic Go! Grolier Online Ô website. Read the sections titled Organization and Language and Style. As you read, answer the following questions:
What are some common transition words?
How will you use a style and organization that engages your audience?
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More than likely, you’ve had the opportunity to hear or even witness a political figure giving a speech. This is a very common task among people guiding a country. Indira Gandhi, the first female prime minister of India, is one of these people. She was elected in 1966. When her father, the first freely elected prime minister of India, died, she managed to outmaneuver her political opponents and claim the position of prime minister for herself. She was a powerful, mysterious, and controversial figure in national politics during her reign until her own assassination at the hands of her bodyguards. Despite her tumultuous regime, she was a symbol of growing women’s equality across the world, and in 1968, she bestowed the Award for International Understanding to the widow of Martin Luther King Jr.
Click on the following link to read the Grolier Online™ article “Gandhi, Indira.”
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What writer does Gandhi quote in her speech? Why does she quote him? What is the meaning of the quote?
What is Gandhi's purpose for her speech?
With what call to action does Gandhi end her speech?
Compare and contrast Gandhi's and Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech. What are the similarities? What are the differences?
In her speech, Gandhi quotes the writer Rabindranath Tagore. She quotes him to emphasize the importance of unity and standing together as a nation. The meaning of the quote is that India must not be divided by religion or other differences, but rather should remain united as one.
Gandhi's purpose for her speech is to inspire and unite the Indian people. She seeks to encourage them to work together towards a common goal and to overcome any obstacles they may face.
Gandhi ends her speech with a call to action, urging the Indian people to join her in the fight for equality and justice. She asks them to be brave and committed to the cause, and to never give up until their goals are achieved.
When comparing Gandhi's speech to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, there are several similarities and differences. Both speeches are powerful and inspiring, advocating for equality and justice. They both reference historical figures and events, and emphasize the importance of unity and standing together.
One difference is that Gandhi's speech is more focused on the specific challenges faced by India, while King's speech has a broader scope, addressing the struggles of African Americans and the need for civil rights in general.
Another difference is that Gandhi's speech has a more somber and serious tone, reflecting the difficult and tumultuous times in which she spoke. King's speech, on the other hand, has a more hopeful and optimistic tone, envisioning a future of equality and harmony.
Overall, both speeches are powerful examples of public speaking, using style and transitions effectively to engage their respective audiences and convey their messages.