Public Speaking Handbook

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Chapter 7

Developing

Your Speech

“In all matters,

before beginning,

a diligent prepa-

ration should be

made.”

—Cicero

7.1 Select and Narrow Your Topic

Guidelines for Selecting a Topic

Strategies for Selecting a Topic

Narrowing the Topic

7.2 Determine Your Purpose

General Purpose

Specific Purpose

7.3 Develop Your Central Idea

A Complete Declarative Sentence

Direct, Specific Language

A Single Idea

An Audience-Centered Idea

Outline

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