There are two basic outlines that work well for the beginning speaker. The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) format. AA members use this when they stand up and “qualify” their experiences: This is ...

1. Write like you talk. There is no First Law of Speechwriting, but if there were, it would probably be something like this: a speech is meant to be spoken, not read.

This template by award-winning comedians makes the writing process a breeze without making the speech impersonal (we promise).© Talaj / getty images How to Write a Funny Speech, by Carol Leifer ...

A speech is about making a claim and providing evidence to support your claim. Evidence used should support your claim/thesis and be concise and clear. Types of evidence Evidence for your thesis or ...

The speech told a lovely story about the groom’s life — but that transition, from paralysing fear to commanding performance, is a kind of story in itself, and a thrilling one.

The king's speech Turns out, Hari isn't new to giving graduation speeches; in 2012, he gave a commencement speech to the graduating class of his alma mater, Townsend Harris High School in Queens, NY.