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Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website
Don't miss these five modules which take you through the process of writing a speech. Interactive activities are included.
Analyzing Your Audience
Graduation speeches have several audiences. This page will help you analyze them so that you can write a speech that hits home.
Clean the Wax from Your Words
Avoid superlatives, trite expressions, groping words, repetitions, and weasel words from speeches to create a lasting impression of intelligence, directness, and professionalism.

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