COMM350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Thesis Statement, Literal And Figurative Language
13 Jan 2017
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Supporting materials: supporting materials are key to a successful speech, they help to augment your credibility. Borrow it for yourself: three kinds: Examples: they provide concrete details that make ideas specific, personal, and lively, four types: Specific instances: items that a speaker refers to in passing. Brief examples: longer and more detailed than specific instances. Extended/narrative examples: sill longer and more detailed. Can take up a lot of time. Hypothetical examples: can be of any type; they describe an imaginary situation. Needs to be detailed in order to get point across: tips for using examples. Use e(cid:454)a(cid:373)ples to i(cid:374)(cid:272)rease the (cid:862)hu(cid:373)a(cid:374) i(cid:374)terest(cid:863) fa(cid:272)tor of (cid:455)our spee(cid:272)h. Use examples to clarify and reinforce ideas. Use examples to relate concepts to your audience. Be careful when using narrative or extended examples due to time. Useful only if you have enough time. Use examples that are vivid and appropriately detailed.
