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Chapter 2 Your First Speech 23

First Things First 24
Analyzing the Rhetorical Situation, Including the Audience 24
Choosing a General Speech Purpose 26
Choosing a Topic 26
Writing Your Specifi c Purpose Statement 28
Writing Your Thesis Statement 31
Preparing Your Speech 32
Personal Experience 33
Outside Sources 33
Organizing Your Speech 35
Introduction 36
Body 38
Conclusion 39
Presenting Your Speech 42
Use Your Voice Effectively 42
Use Your Face and Eyes Effectively 42
Use Your Body Effectively 43
Methods of Delivery 44
Summary 47
Check Your Understanding: Exercises and Activities 49
Notes 50
Speaking of . . . Brainstorming for Topics 28
In Their Own Words Speech of Introduction “Who Am I?”
by Jonathan Studebaker 30
In Their Own Words Storytelling Speech “Moving Forward”
by Montana Kellmer 40

Chapter 3 Managing Speech Anxiety 53

Physical Arousal and Speech Anxiety 54
The Psychology of Arousal and Performance 55
Why Some People Are More Anxious Than Others 58
Stage One: Managing Anxiety Before We Speak 58
Uncertainty 58
Inadequate Preparation and Practice 58
Negative or Insuffi cient Experience 60
Pessimistic Attitude 61
Unrealistic Goals 61
Negative Self-Talk 62
Focusing on Grades 63