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Speaking Vocabulary

Words and Terms related to speaking and speechwriting: Adynaton [ad-uh-NAY-ton]: A form of hyperbole in which the exaggeration is so…

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Speechwriting: Start an End to Beginnings

Many write and speak absently about “starts” and “beginnings.” John started to talk about his feelings for Vera. Ed began…

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Impromptu Speaking

It’s interesting that speaking “off the cuff” is such a terrifying proposition for so many people. If you and I…

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How to Win Speaking Contests

Especially if you’re in Toastmasters, you may wish to challenge yourself to compete in a speaking contest. Here are a…

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The Callback

The callback is a very effective speechwriting technique that adds a natural exclamation mark to the end of your talk.…

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Open a Speech with Questions

One simple way to open a speech is with questions—usually three. How will you captivate your audience at the beginning…

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Beginnings and Endings

The two most important parts of a speech are the beginning and the ending. We need to engage the audience…

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