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What is a speech (as a text type)?
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A text written to be spoken aloud to an audience, addressing them directly.
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What is the ONE essential feature of a speech?
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It addresses the audience directly (greeting, "you"/"we", rhetorical questions).
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Name the 5 parts of a speech, in order.
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Greeting + hook → topic statement → signposted body → call to action → memorable close + thanks.
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How should a speech to your own classmates sound?
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Warm, energetic and direct — addressing them as "you" and "we".
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Give a phrase to GREET the audience.
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"Good morning / afternoon, everyone." / "Thank you all for being here."
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Give a HOOK to open a speech.
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A rhetorical question: "How many of you…?" / "Have you ever…?"
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Give a phrase to STATE the topic.
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"Today I want to talk to you about…"
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Give two SIGNPOSTS for the body.
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"First… Second… Finally…" / "Another important reason is…"
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Give a CALL TO ACTION phrase.
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"So I'm asking you to…" / "Let's…" / "Together we can make a difference."
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Give a phrase to CLOSE a speech.
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"Thank you very much for listening." — plus a short memorable line.
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Why signpost and develop the body?
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Signposts make points clear; developing each with an example earns Criterion B (message).
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What makes a speech close MEMORABLE?
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A short, repeatable line just before the thanks (e.g. "Every plate counts").
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Which register is WRONG for a speech?
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A flat, impersonal report tone with no greeting and no "you".
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Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
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A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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