How to Write a Powerful Speech

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Brainstorm the main points that you want to make.. Research what you plan to talk about in your speech.. Match the tone of the speech to the topic and your audience.

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Brainstorm the main points that you want to make.

Step 1

Brainstorm the main points that you want to make.

2

Research what you plan to talk about in your speech.

Step 2

Research what you plan to talk about in your speech.

3

Match the tone of the speech to the topic and your audience.

Step 3

Match the tone of the speech to the topic and your audience.

4

Create an outline of your main points to structure your speech.

Step 4

Create an outline of your main points to structure your speech.

5

Write an opening line that grabs the audience's attention.

Step 5

Write an opening line that grabs the audience's attention.

6

Draft an introduction the describes what your speech is about.

Step 6

Draft an introduction the describes what your speech is about.

7

Come up with a paragraph for each of your main points.

Step 7

Come up with a paragraph for each of your main points.

8

Use transitions to improve the flow of your speech.

Step 8

Use transitions to improve the flow of your speech.

9

Conclude with a summary and a call to action.

Step 9

Conclude with a summary and a call to action.

10

Know your audience so you can deliver a powerful speech.

Step 10

Know your audience so you can deliver a powerful speech.

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Rehearse your speech in a mirror.

Step 11

Rehearse your speech in a mirror.

12

Wear the right outfit for your speech.

Step 12

Wear the right outfit for your speech.

13

Use visual aids to demonstrate or highlight your main points.

Step 13

Use visual aids to demonstrate or highlight your main points.

14

End your speech with a passionate call to action.

Step 14

End your speech with a passionate call to action.

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