Speech conventions for a named audience and purpose

What this note covers

1. Section Three Part A: what the speech is worth
2. Speech versus essay: the core differences
3. The opening: salutation, hook and purpose
4. The body: signposting and audience awareness
5. The ending: call to action and sign-off
6. Register and tone for different audiences
7. Worked example: an essay paragraph rewritten as a speech

7 sections · 11 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes