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Complaint Speech

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Complaint Speech (pet peeve or everyday nuisances) Time Limit: 2-4 minutes Outline: Standard format as described in lecture and text. Sample outline included below. Why we are doing this: This is a bridge from narrative to informative speaking where we use the entire speech preparation process but without the need for external research. In narrative speeches we simply relate a personal incident in the natural order of events as they occurred. We now move to another form of personal expression (complaining!) that is just as natural as storytelling, but requires a bit more analysis and preparation. We will be applying the basics of organization, outlining, introductions, conclusions, transitions, and support while continuing to practice …show more content…

However, I want you to spend most of your speech time talking to your audience without a visual aid. Introduction: The introduction must have an attention-getter that leads to your thesis, and a preview of each main point in the speech. You will then offer a transition statement to clearly indicate that you are moving from the introduction to the body of the speech. Keep the intro to about :30 seconds for this short of a speech. Conclusion: Your conclusion will contain a clear transition from your final point, a clear review of the main points you covered, and a final line that punctuates your thesis with a strong sense of graceful closure. No rambling, fading out, or abrupt endings! Delivery: Extemporaneous, with minimal dependence on notes. You should be making some improvements and developing your ability to overcome the natural tension of speech anxiety. Remember to rehearse with a checklist of delivery items and get feedback! I will be grading on improvements in eye contact, vocal quality (volume, variety/expressiveness, fluency...), posture/gesture/movement, (appearance if necessary), and use of space. Audience Analysis and Sensitivity: While I expect you to be intense and energetic in venting your complaint, you must also consider how audience members might react to your complaints. Of course there are always possibilities that you might offend someone inadvertently, but make every attempt to anticipate and alter potentially offensive

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