How to write our speech

Starting to write a speech can be difficult if we do not know what to convey, to which audience it is addressed or what techniques a great speaker must master to be perceived as such.

A good communicator directs his attention to the needs and interests of his audience and knows how to handle emotions properly to convey his message in a productive way.

But how should we start writing our speech? What elements should we take into account to plan the timing and moments of the presentation? Join us to discover the main elements of a well-written speech.

Moments of the speech: It may sound logical, but every literary work or production, whether it is an essay or a speech, has a common structure that facilitates its comprehension. This structure consists of several moments which are:

• Introduction: This is the moment in which the topic is presented and an initial context is provided for the audience. An overview of the subtopics to be addressed is provided.
• To capture attention and highlight the importance and relevance of the discourse on environmental care, a motivational phrase is included: "The actions we take today to protect our environment will have a direct impact on the security and sustainability of our future".
• Development: In this section, it is crucial to substantiate and explain the topic in depth. It can be divided into several levels or subtopics related to the main issue. For example, if our objective is to raise awareness about climate change, we could proceed to outline the impact of our actions on its care and preservation.
• Conclusions: following the same example, the idea ends by highlighting the importance of caring for the environment in our lives. The aim is to involve the audience in the mission of protecting the environment through techniques or profound phrases.
• The objective is that at the end of the speech, listeners understand the importance of caring for the environment and feel motivated to apply these principles in their daily lives.

Organize the ideas: We have the main idea of caring for the environment. What remains is to expand and argue that idea in a clear purpose: to gain clarity, legibility and coherence. To help us carry out this process we can take into account:

• Presentation of the topic.

• Definition.

• Characteristics.

• Historical evolution of the topic.

• Importance.

• Summary.

Key questions: In our first draft, having clear the main idea: environment, we can begin with a phrase that moves or makes you question: "Why take care of the environment?

In this way, each reader will go back to his or her experiences and understand that his or her point of view counts.

In the journalistic field, it is crucial to establish in the first minutes, the key questions that will determine whether the audience will stay with you or, on the contrary, will choose to leave you talking alone. These questions are: What? Who? How? Why? Why? What for? By answering these questions, you will find a clear direction for your presentation.

Problem and solution: If our intention is to inform or convince, we must establish a dynamic between problem and solution. This implies offering data that serve as a guarantee of awareness of the problem, such as the relationship discovered between climate change and the exacerbation of natural phenomena.

Then, we can explain what role or responsibility we have as individuals. How can we contribute to solve this aggravation that every day brings us worse discomfort to our health in general?

Research: It is easy to recognize a person who masters the topic he is expressing. The words he uses and his forceful answers make him apt to gain the credibility of his listeners.

To achieve this, it is important to research everything related to the topic, including points of view, books, scientific articles, etc. This will provide you with a scientific background that will allow you to speak with confidence and avoid fear, nervousness or anxiety.

Remember that the first few minutes are key to attract the reader's interest. At the end of the speech, relate the introduction and conclusions, linking the characteristics and importance of the topic.

To maintain your audience's interest, present information concisely and use statistical data and summary graphs to illustrate the current issue. If you are concerned about having a "blank moment," write a guide with main points and key words to focus on.

For example, if the topic is the importance of caring for the environment, you could summarize and guide your speech with the following points:

• Caring for the environment.

• The importance it has in our lives.

• The impact on our children and future generations.