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Speech Writing Format

Speech writing is usually done for formal and informal occasions, where you need to address the public. Writing a speech for public speaking
is quite different from other forms of writing as you need to convey your ideas and thoughts in a coherent manner keeping in mind the
audience emotions and feelings. A speech should be prepared in a simple language so that audience can easily understand the main
objective of the speech. It is ideal to speak carefully at the public gathering as the listeners get one chance to understand the information that
is being delivered to them.
Speeches can be defined in many forms including farewell speech, thank you speech, political speech, welcome speech, school assembly
speech, etc. These are written with an objective to instruct, entertain, inform or persuade the target audience. Many times you stuck in a
situation where you are required to speak at a social event or school assembly or any public gatherings. In this situation, you can select a
topic, plan and prepare the content in an organized manner. For political speech, a speechwriter is being hired, who write and prepare
speeches for high-profile politicians and executives. Some of the important steps are discussed below that will help students in
understanding the format of speech writing.
1. Select a topic: - Choose a topic that suits the occasion as well as audience interest. It should be relevant to the occasion and should
address in such a way that it encourages audience involvement.
2. Objective of speech: - Speech writing should be done on topics that will fulfill the main purpose. Whether your intention is to
inform,instruct, persuade or entertain the audience, you can prepare your speech in that way. It is ideal to write speeches to persuade
audience for noble cause or instruct them on important matters.
3. Speech should be logically set: - A speech should have a proper introductory line with relevant content in the body and should have a
closing sentence with suitable conclusion. These important factors make a speech appealing to the audience and involve them in the
conversation for a longer duration.
Key points to remember while preparing a format of speech writing
The speaker should start the speech by greeting the chief guest and the public present in the gathering.
The speech should start in an interesting manner by using catchy words.
It is advisable for a speaker to express his or her views and thoughts on the topic and also encourage audience
participation.
Wind-up your speech by asking suggestions from the audience.
A thank you note should be delivered to the audience at the end of the speech.

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