Speech Writing notes

Speech Writing

- use rhetorical questions
- use repetition of words/phrases to emphasise point
- use common sense/be realistic
- use "I", "you", "we"
- engage with audience
- use real life examples
- use facts/figures where possible
- use definite vocab. (e.g. might= will, possibly= definitely)
- avoid saying "I think"
- use qoutations if possible
- use sentence starters
- link every point back to motion
- create an epigram (short memorable statement the links to motion)
- create anecdote (short story/example e.g. Imagine this.....)
- don't be afraid to challenge counter arguments
- don't use too long sentences
- use clear language, but not simple vocabulary

Sentence Starters

- firstly...
- secondly...
- finally...
- first and foremost...
- previously ...
- presently ...
- in the future ...
- additionally...
- in addition to...
- furthermore...
- consequently...
- as a result...
- .....is in opposition to....
- .....contrasts with...
- thus
- similarly
- ...is similar to...
- ...parallels...
- ...mirrors...
- in contrast...
- in contrast to...
- in comparison to...
- as a form of comparison...
- therefore...
- conversely...
- in opposition to...