Public Speaking (COMM 110) Speech Structure, Delivery, and Audience Analysis Study Guide
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Public Speaking (COMM 110) | Study Guide

Overview
A speaking guide on audience analysis, speech organization, evidence, delivery, and anxiety management.

Key topics
•audience analysis
•introduction body conclusion flow
•delivery basics
•supporting evidence

Suggested study tasks
•outline one persuasive speech
•rewrite a weak opening hook
•practice one transition pattern

Common pitfalls
•reading slides instead of speaking to listeners
•using evidence without explaining relevance