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Three Points Technique Impromptu Speech

The document describes an impromptu speech technique called the "Three Points Technique". It involves delivering a speech without preparation by first capturing the audience's attention, then making a thesis statement about three main points, and concluding by summarizing the three points. Examples are provided of ways to get the audience's attention and structures for the thesis statement, three points, and conclusion. The technique is meant to help give structure and organization to an impromptu speech when time for preparation is limited.

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Three Points Technique Impromptu Speech

The document describes an impromptu speech technique called the "Three Points Technique". It involves delivering a speech without preparation by first capturing the audience's attention, then making a thesis statement about three main points, and concluding by summarizing the three points. Examples are provided of ways to get the audience's attention and structures for the thesis statement, three points, and conclusion. The technique is meant to help give structure and organization to an impromptu speech when time for preparation is limited.

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Three Points Technique

(Impromptu Speech)
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
▪ A speech without planning , preparation and practice
▪ A speech with little or no notice
Description ▪ Spur of the moment speech
▪ “Thinking on your feet” speech
▪ Delivered conversationally
▪ Saying a prayer
Speaking ▪ Giving a toast
Situations ▪ Giving instructions
▪ Saying a birthday wish
▪ Easy to answer questions are expected
The Good ▪ An understanding and more forgiving audience
Side ▪ Spontaneous and conversational delivery
▪ More focused on a topic and brief
▪ Lack of ideas
The Down ▪ Disorganized ideas
Side ▪ Circumlocution
▪ Can be nerve-racking
Question

1. Attention-getter
2. Thesis Statement
3. Point 1
4. Point 2
5. Point 3
6. Conclusion
An attention-getter is the device a speaker uses
at the beginning of a speech to capture an audience’s
interest and make them interested in the speech’s
topic.
Examples:
1. Question
2. Statistics
3. Motto
4. Quotation
5. General Statement/ Principle
6. Joke
7. Startling Statement
An attention-getter is the device a speaker uses
at the beginning of a speech to capture an audience’s
interest and make them interested in the speech’s
topic.
Examples:
1. Question
2. Statistics
3. Motto
4. Quotation
5. General Statement/ Principle
6. Joke
7. Startling Statement
A thesis statement is a sentence that
identifies the main idea and/or central purpose
of the speech.

It serves as the organizing principle of the


speech.
A conclusion ends the speech through:
1. summary - to sum up topic;
2. challenging the audience – to motivate
audience; or
3. Utopian vision- emphasizes what could
happen if the speaker’s challenge is met.
Question

1. Attention-getter
2. Thesis Statement
3. Point 1
4. Point 2
5. Point 3
6. Conclusion
Do you find yourself beautiful?

AG: How do we perceive beauty?


TS: I am beautiful in three ways.
P1: I am satisfied with my physical attributes.
P2: I am beautiful inside.
P3: I am at peace with myself.
Conclusion: Beauty is skin deep.
Would you have a girlfriend or a best friend?
AG: A girl friend is easy to find, a best friend is
not.
TS: I would rather have a best friend since she is
a more preferable partner.
1. I am not ready to be in serious relationships
2. A friend can accept be for who and what I am
3. I can do more things with a best friend than
with a girlfriend.
C: A best friend is what I need.

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