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Controversial speech topics for high school and college

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242 good current controversial or argumentative speech topics with comprehensive guidelines.

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Impromptu speech outline: 7 structural patterns with examples

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How to prepare an effective impromptu speech outline:7 organizational patterns: each with examples and a printable speech outline template.

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Eulogy for a mother from her daughter - 5 short loving examples

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What should a daughter say in a eulogy for her mother? How do you begin? To help and inspire read 5 genuinely heartfelt eulogies for mothers from daughters.

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Eulogy for Dad from daughter- an example full of lovingly told stories

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A beautifully sincere example eulogy for Dad from his daughter to help and inspire others who are wondering what to say in a eulogy for their own Dad.

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The 4 modes of speech delivery: an overview, plus their pros and cons

4 modes of speech delivery

The common speech delivery styles are manuscript, memorized, impromptu and extemporaneous. Find out how to choose the right one to fit your topic and audience.

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What is delivery in speech? It's HOW you give your speech.

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Delivery in speech is its presentation. Discover the 2 basic principles of good speech delivery and get practical tips and exercises to help you excel in both.

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The vocal aspects of speech delivery | how to maximize vocal potential

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What are the vocal aspects of speech delivery? Why they are important in developing communication or leadership skills & how to develop 9 of them effectively.

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Impromptu public speaking topics: 200 good speech ideas

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Impromptu public speaking topics: 200 interesting, diverse and funny speech topic suggestions for 'off the cuff' speaking practice.

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How to write a eulogy | with a free printable eulogy planner

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How to write a eulogy: a complete step-by-step guide for preparing a loving, sincere funeral speech. With FAQs, answers and a printable eulogy planner.

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Easter speeches | 30+ inspirational, interesting speech ideas

Easter Lilies - Theo Grust

Easter Speeches| 30+ history-rich topics for fascinating informative or demonstration speeches. Egg rolling anyone? A slice of Simmel cake? An Easter bonnet?

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About me, contact - Susan Dugdale from write-out-loud.com

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Who is Susan Dugdale from write-out-loud.com? Find out about and contact me here.

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Cue cards: How to make and use note cards in speeches

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How to make cue cards: 10 features of effective cue cards that will help you to remember and deliver a speech easily.

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Persuasive speech outline: Monroe's Motivated Sequence in action

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Persuasive speech outline sample of Monroe's Motivated Sequence, the 5 step pattern underpinning the psychology of persuasion. Plus printable outline template.

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Speech topics for children: 141 ideas for school speeches

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141 speech topics for children that even their parents will enjoy helping them with! Good for middle school upwards.

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How many words per minute in a speech: a quick reference guide

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The average number of words per minute (wpm) in a 1 through to 30-minute speech for slow, medium and fast talkers. A guide to help you fit your time allowance.

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Diction Exercises: Tongue Twisters to Speak Clearly [36 of the best]

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Diction exercises: have fun listening and learning how to improve your diction (enunciation) with 36 of the best tongue twisters.

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How to easily write a great farewell speech for a colleague leaving

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Write a sincere farewell speech for a colleague: find the right words with step-by-step guidelines, examples and printable brainstorm & outline docs to use.

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Eulogy examples | 70 + heartfelt funeral speeches

70 eulogy examples

Eulogy examples for loved family members, friends and colleagues shared by readers worldwide. Use them as inspiration and help for the eulogy you need to write.

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1 minute speech topics - 150 exceptionally good speech ideas☺

1 minute speech topics

150 1 minute speech topics, 3 sample one minute speech outlines, audio & a FREE printable 1 minute speech outline. Wahoo! A 1-stop impromptu speaking package!

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How to write a welcome speech in 3 steps (with sample speech)

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Write a welcome speech for an event in 3 steps. It's easy with a template to follow, a sample speech and 2 printables to use - a planner plus an outline.

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Persuasive speech ideas - 100+ of the best topics

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Good persuasive speech ideas for high school students -100+ interesting topic suggestions and tips to help you make your persuasive speech a stand-out success.

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Breathing exercises for public speaking anxiety and voice quality

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Two breathing exercises for public speaking with multiple variations: easy to use - will effectively lessen nervous tension while improving voice quality.

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Public speaking exercises - the top 10 essentials

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Public speaking practice exercises: the top 10 simple effective warm-up and delivery exercises for public speaking success.

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Eulogy for my mother - a heartfelt, genuine example eulogy

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What do you say in a eulogy for your mother? Read a warm, loving example contributed to help and inspire others with a eulogy to write for their own mother.

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Example eulogies for mothers from their sons - 4 loving tributes

 A Mother's Love - poem by Helen Steiner-Rice

What should a son say in a eulogy for his mother? How do you begin? For help and inspiration read 4 heartfelt sincere eulogies for mothers from their sons.

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Eulogy for grandad - a warm sincere eulogy example for a grandfather

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A genuinely loving eulogy for grandad to inspire and help you to write a eulogy for your own grandfather.

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Eulogy for uncle - a sincere, heartfelt example

Quote from eulogy for an uncle:The void created by the sudden death of someone as beloved as Uncle Bill is still hard to grasp.

Eulogy for uncle - genuine, warm, and full of personal stories. A loving example eulogy for an uncle from his grateful nephew.

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Eulogy for a mother-in-law example - warm, heartfelt and funny

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An example of a genuinely loving eulogy: moving personal stories about an adored mother-in-law. Use it to inspire and help you with the eulogy you need to write.

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Sample eulogies - Help and resources to write a eulogy

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70+ example eulogies and resources to help you write a loving eulogy for a mother, father, sister, brother, friend... Comprehensive, caring, step by step help.

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Company Christmas party speech | 2 short and sweet examples

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Write a company Christmas party speech: 2 easily followed examples to use to help you prepare a short meaningful speech for the annual office party.

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Christmas speech sample: an awesome template to adapt

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Christmas speech sample: a flexible and easily adaptable speech to use as a starting point for writing your own

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Christmas speeches: how to write the best Christmas speech ever!☺

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Christmas speeches for your company or office Christmas party made joyfully easy with a step-by-step speech template and free printable outline. With examples.

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The 4 types of speeches: overviews, writing guidelines, examples

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Overviews of the 4 main types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive and special occasion. Preparation guidelines, plus example speeches.

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Public speaking resources shop - write-out-loud.com

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Welcome to write-out-loud.com's public speaking resources shop! Browse instantly available speech topic printables, games and more

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Storytelling in speeches - how to actively engage your audience

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Storytelling in speeches keeps your audience actively listening. Tips to make them laugh, sigh, gasp with wonder with real, relevant stories.

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Speech topics | 100s of great ideas for students and teachers

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Speech topics by the 100s: lists of interesting, creative demonstration, impromptu, persuasive (and more) speech ideas for middle school and up.

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Funeral Blues (aka Stop All the Clocks) poem by WH Auden

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Funeral Blues - that much loved 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' poem for memorial services. Listen to it. Read about its meaning and history, then get the printable for your own use.

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Fun impromptu speech activities: 17 of the best, ready to go!

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17 fun impromptu speech activities: an instantly available bundle of proven activities, with guidelines and printables for middle school up

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Thank you quotes for a vote of thanks speech or a note of appreciation

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Thank you quotes: 38 of the best quotations to help you say 'thank you' creatively and meaningfully.

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Characterization techniques for storytelling in speeches

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Characterization techniques: how to enrich the stories in your speeches simply and effectively using compelling body language and vocal variety.

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How to use humor effectively in speeches | 6 tips with examples

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A guide to help you reap the benefits of using humor well in speeches, and to avoid the pain of not being funny, by understanding how it works. With examples.

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How to speech ideas: 50 soft skill demonstration speech topics

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How to speech ideas: 50 public speaking topics focusing on the vital skills needed to make and sustain healthy relationships.

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Demonstrative speech topics | ideas for great how to speeches

Good demonstrative speech ideas: themed lists of practical, useful ideas to help you choose the best visual aids speech topic for your audience.

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Demonstration speech sample outline: with video and free printable

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How to write a demonstration speech outline: an easily followed step-by-step example, with an adaptable printable outline template for your own use.

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Demonstration speeches: essentials of a good 'how to' speech

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Demonstration speeches step-by-step | how to give a successful 'how-to' or 'show and tell' demonstrative speech. Plus topics, and a printable speech outline.

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Funny how-to speech topics for demonstration speeches

Image: tree that has been colorfully yarn bombed! Text: How to yarn bomb with aplomb - 188 funny how to speech topics.

188 funny how to speech topics because demonstration speeches don't always need to be either useful or serious.☺ Go on, chose a topic to make them laugh!

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Maid of honor sister speech | a template and example speech

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Write a warm heartfelt maid of honor sister speech easily using a FREE 5-step printable speech outline template. Full guidelines. Plus, an example speech.

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Voice Image Secrets - what's the quality of your voice telling others?

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Voice image can make or break a career, yet few people consciously control what their voice says about themselves. Empower yourself by learning more.

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Church welcome speech sample [full text plus resources]

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A church welcome speech sample: sincere, brief and effective. Use it as a template to prepare your own welcome speech for church visitors or newcomers.

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