English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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CHAPTER - SIXTEEN

                             FORMAL SPEECH WRITING

A speech, talk, or public talk (discourse) is a piece of writing to be delivered before an

audience or gathering of listeners. Therefore, it must have audience contact (meaning we

must involve audience during the delivery of the talk). Example: preaching, nation address

by the head of state, etc.

Format /features

   1. Topic/heading

   2. Body

   3. Introduction

   4. Main body

   5. Conclusion

Topic/heading

The heading of a speech must contain the speaker, date, occasion, time, place, and venue.

Illustrative example

A SPEECH DELIVERED BY KOFI AMPA ON THE CAUSES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN

THE SCHOOL AT 2:00 PM ON THE 25TH MAY 2015. DURING THE 26TH SPEECH AND

PRIZE GIVEN DAY CELLEBRATION AT THE SCHOOL’S PARK IN AMEMASE