Speech Writing
Learn Speech Writing with notes, examples, and practice questions.
Chapter Overview
Speech writing prepares an oral address for school assembly or competition — salutation, introduction, 3–4 body points with examples, and stirring conclusion with thanks. Word limit: 150–200 words.
Structure
- Opening: Respected Principal, teachers, and dear friends...
- Introduce topic and hook (quote, question, statistic)
- Body: 2–4 paragraphs — problem, causes, solutions
- Conclusion: appeal, call to action, thank you
Oral Style
- Short sentences; easy to deliver aloud
- Rhetorical questions engage audience
- Repetition for emphasis: 'We must... we must...'
- Avoid overly complex vocabulary
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Opening hook
Topic: Save Water — opening two lines.
- 1Greet audience
- 2Striking fact or question
Answer
Respected Principal, teachers, and friends — Did you know that by 2030 half our country may face water stress? Today I speak on saving every drop.
Closing
End speech on cleanliness.
- 1Summarise
- 2Call to action
- 3Thanks
Answer
Let us pledge to keep our classrooms and streets clean. Swachh Bharat begins with us. Thank you!
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ First person plural 'we' builds unity
- ✓ One theme only — do not digress
- ✓ Examples: local, relatable
- ✓ Tone: formal yet passionate
Exam Tips
- • Write in paragraphs not bullet points in exam
- • Include title of speech if asked
- • Time yourself — 2 minutes ≈ 250 spoken words
- • End with Thank you
Practice MCQs — Speech Writing
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Speech begins with: