Speech Structure Techniques of arranging a speech text

Speech Structure Techniques of arranging a speech text

Basic Framework of arranging a speech text q Addresses q Greetings q Opening/introduction q Body q Closing q Thanking

Addresses: To king or queen • His most Gracious Majesty, King. . . • Her most Gracious Majesty, Queen. . . • His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales

Addresses: To a president, minister, or senator • The Honourable. . . , the President of. . . • The Honourable Senator/ Governor. . . • Your Excellency, General. . .

To Public • Ladies and Gentlemen, • Dear Friends, • Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Greetings General expression used to greet: • Good morning • Good afternoon • Good evening

Opening/Introduction This opening has functions to: • Address good purpose of a speaker • Achieve and maintain attention of audience • Address the topic of speech • Give chance to audiences to prepare themselves

Opening/Introduction` It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to give a speech on Islam and National Development before this gathering of elite personalities of the Indonesian Islamic Society. I am greatly honoured and grateful for the opportunity given to me in addressing a specch on “Children and Television Programmes” Firstly, I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Dean Board of the Faculty for inviting me as a guestspeaker. It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity and please permit me to deliver a speech with the title. . .

Closing • As conclusion, we should. . .