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Video

Hypothetical Examples
“Using hypothetical Examples”
This speech begins with a hypothetical example effectively.

Assess If Your Definitions Have Power
“How Do You Define Yourself Sample Speech”
This speech exemplifies the effective and powerful use of definitions.

Use Analogies
“Communication & Presentation Skills-The Power of Analogies”
The speaker demonstrates four examples of how to use analogies to improve presentation skills.

Audio

Citing Sources in Your Speech
“Citing Sources in Your Speech”
The speaker explains how to cite sources and why you must do so.

Present Statistics Visually
“How to Avoid Boring Statistics in Presentations”
Statistics and data are often presented in a dull and boring way.  The source explains how to make your statistics more engaging for the audience.

Use Testimony
“Seth Rogen Opening Statement”
Famous actor Seth Rogen testifies before Congress using lay and expert testimony.

Web Resources

Use and Assess the Effectiveness of Testimony
“How to Incorporate Expert Testimony”
Expert testimony can be incorporated into a speech after introducing a point of argument.

Use Analogies
“Analogies”
This site explains what analogies are and how to use them to strengthen your speeches.

Integrating Support
“Support Material”
This site presents both an explanation of support material and a discussion of how to use support material effectively.  Examples from speeches are featured. 

Integrating Support
“Types of Informative Speeches”
This site explains four types of informative speeches:  definition, explanation, description, and demonstration.