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Public Testimony Speeches

Public Testimony Speeches. Organization. Introduction. Greet decision making group Introduce self & establish your position/ connection to topic Grab attention/ can be short Express your concern Personal or peer testimony Startling statistic Hypothetical situation

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Public Testimony Speeches

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  1. Public Testimony Speeches Organization

  2. Introduction • Greet decision making group • Introduce self & establish your position/ connection to topic • Grab attention/ can be short • Express your concern • Personal or peer testimony • Startling statistic • Hypothetical situation • Identify the purpose of your speech

  3. Body of Public Testimony Speech • Address the Need, Plan, Practicality • Choose organizational pattern: • Problem-Solution

  4. Body of Public Testimony Speech • Clearly state problem • Back up with evidence • For example: • How many people does it affect? • How much has problem increased over the years? • What operations are unable to occur because of problem? • What’s the loss in money? • What do the experts say about it?

  5. Body of Public Testimony Speech • Clearly state your solution • Show practicality • For example: • How will it work? • Will it actually solve the problem? • Is it affordable? • Can it be easily implemented? • Why is it the best solution?

  6. Body of Public Testimony Speech • Opposing Viewpoints • Needed if there are major opposing views • Opposing views to the problem • Opposing views to the solution • Addressing opposing viewpoint can strengthen your speech • Introduce them smoothly • “Opponents may say… but actually…” • Don’t put too much focus on them

  7. Body of Public Testimony Speech • Include sound reasoning • Use accurate facts & statistics (credible sources/ cite sources) • Testimony should be helpful/ new • Incorporate personal experience & emotional appeal • Use emotional language • Use vivid examples & description • Speak with conviction & sincerity • Don’t over do it

  8. Body of Public Testimony Speech • Build/ enhance your credibility • Explain your competence • Establish common ground • Strong delivery • Support your ideas

  9. Conclusion • Summarize most important points • Have a clear call to action – use strong words • I urge you • It’s necessary • We must • Thank the group for their time

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