Questions tagged [speechwriting]
Writing specifically intended to be spoken to others in a group to inform or inspire action.
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School farewell speech
EDIT: Today was the day of farewell. There were nearly 6-7 performances, and based on the audience' reactions, mine definitely makes in top 2, maybe even best. Most others were copied from internet, ...
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How to find different meanings behind metaphors used in speech writing?
I'm looking for ways to discover what others might think when they hear or see a metaphor used in a speech. I tend to think a certain way. I have certain prejudices. I think we all do. If I use a ...
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How to open a serious speech?
I need to speak at the unveiling of a memorial plaque (this one, incidentally).
I have an idea of what I want to say, and how I want to arrange it. My struggle is with the opening.
I have spoken in ...
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How do speech writers find the contents that make their speeches so impressive?
I wonder, when I hear JFK, Obama, Lincoln, Gandhi, Modi. The sentences, phrases in their speeches are so impressive. The content of their speeches are wonderful. I desire to be a successful orator but ...
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How to start writing a graduation speech?
I am a junior in high school and have been asked by my teachers to prepare a welcome note and start the ceremony. I have to:
introduce the principal and the guest of honor
thank the faculty
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