Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Exploring the Art of Rhetoric
• Part 2 of 3: Improving your linguistic and speaking skills
• Part 3 of 3: Practicing Stage Skills
• Tips

When discussing with someone, people can think over completely undeniable arguments, but in fact, their success depends on the form of presentation of the material by about a third. While making inspirational speeches about a subject that has not been studied enough, you will not win an argument, but adding strong factual material to an emotional presentation will bring yourself much closer to victory. However analytical and academic the debate may be, your speech will have a definite impact on the arbiter and the audience. With an equal opponent, you can win by effectively presenting your arguments.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Exploring the Art of Rhetoric

1. 1 Learn to persuade through Invention. The five canons of rhetoric were first formulated by the Roman philosopher Cicero in the first century. Cicero laid out these five basic rules of rhetoric, dividing skillful argumentation into more familiar parts. The first part of the rhetoric is called "Invention".This refers to the emerging stages of an argument, when you open up the essence of the argument to a specific audience.
   • You need to have an understanding of the wants and needs of your audience and how best to reach them.
   • When engaging your audience, think about the balance of logos (words), ethos (ethics) and pathos (inspiration). These three persuasion techniques are used to make the audience believe your reasoning. Each will provoke a different crowd response, and you must change your approach in order to adapt to the needs of your audience.
   • A more logical approach that relies heavily on logos may be appropriate when your audience wants factual information about how you can improve their plight.
   • In an effort to maintain an even tone and sound impartial, use more ethos in your speech. This is good for a more formal audience that should still empathize with you or the situation you are facing.
   • Paphos has the potential to be manipulative in the wrong place, but if done right, you can create particularly strong emotions in your audience. These emotions can drastically change the flow of your speech.
   • Mastering the art of rhetoric will ensure that your prepared speech is as convincing as possible. Your skills in presenting arguments will improve immediately.
2. 2 Arrange your arguments in the correct order using Placement. The order in which your audience hears your argument has a huge impact on how they perceive your speech. Chances are, you've already heard of the Five Rules when you were doing your research. Although this format is not suitable for all speeches, the basic outline is based on the Greek and Roman structures of reasoning. Consider the following five steps:
   • Introduction. State your point, and also explain why it is important for the audience and for you personally.
   • Statement of facts. Break down the general thesis of your argument into smaller pieces. Here you name the reasons why the current problem takes place.
   • Proof of. State your main argument here, as well as the reasons for its credibility.
   • Dealing with rebuttals. Admit your disagreement, give credit to opposing arguments before challenging a different point of view.
   • Conclusion. Summarize the main points of your reasoning and communicate what you want from the audience or what you think.
3. 3 Refine your argument as your Style improves. You don't want your arguments to be overloaded with clichés or clichés. Be creative with your speech by quickly communicating the main points. If you are confident in the flawlessness of your style, you will be much more convincing.
   • You should also tailor the style to the audience. Make sure to express your ideas in a way that matches the moral and intellectual level of your audience.
   • You can actively use various linguistic techniques when arranging arguments. These techniques, also known as "figures of speech," are tried and true methods of creating a graceful and persuasive argument.
   • Contrast helps you contrast ideas and phrases, as does skillful juxtaposition. Metaphor and comparison are two pleasant ways to equate one idea with another. Any of these tricks will add spice to your style.
4. 4 Speak without paper, repeating your speech from Memory. While it might seem like a simple matter, it's worth remembering that memorized speech is always more impressive than speech read from paper.
   • It is worth noting that some aspects of your discussion will have to be built along the way. However, by remembering the details of your topic, you will be able to communicate these facts organically. This will help you improvise more confidently during your speech.
5. 5 Reinforce your technique by drawing attention to your Performance. The final canon of rhetoric, Speaking, will lead you directly to master the art of debating. Speaking mainly focuses on gestures, body language and tone, and this will determine how you will make an impression on the audience. Your facts may be perfectly accurate, but if you fail to convey these points to the audience correctly, most of your speech will be missed.
   • The performance will also vary depending on your audience. When speaking to a small audience, you can look more in the eyes, talk to those who are listening to you. For example, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Fireplace Conversations were radio broadcasts designed to communicate intimately with listeners. His more detailed speeches, on the other hand, seemed to be more relevant and well-meaning, corresponding to a wide range of issues included in their subject matter.

Part 2 of 3: Improving your linguistic and speaking skills

1. 1 Eliminate parasitic words. When a speaker's speech is filled with parasitic words like "uh", "mm" and others, it seems that he knows less than he really is. The speaker's hesitation also indicates that he needs time to find the words. You should avoid this when debating, as your goal is to show that you know the topic under discussion well.
   • The sound "mm" in speech is usually not so noticeable. It allows you to fill a speech gap and signals that the speaker has just finished one sentence and is about to move on to the next.
   • The sound "uh" is much more dangerous, as it suggests that the speaker may be trying to say something completely unknown to him. However, you will have to give up both in the course of a formal discussion, since both options involve a delay in your thought process.
   • Try replacing parasitic sounds with silence. This will give your audience time to focus on the last comment and give you the opportunity to create momentum for the next idea.
   • Remember that everyone needs time to think before moving on to the next sentence. This stage of the thought process is inevitable. However, your task is to create the impression that you need less time to think than you actually do.
2. 2 Find synonyms for overused words. It is easy to get down to commonplace phrases when discussing, especially since most of your speech will be based on your research. Now even politicians have a tendency to use clichés - don't fall for these tricks when delivering your speech.
   • When a work is based on a series of scientific studies, it risks becoming scholastic. If you just mechanically repeat material from an academic course, your speech can quickly become boring and seem abstruse. Watch out for words like "capitalist" or "duality". These words, although they have different meanings, have been greatly tarnished in recent years by overuse.
3. 3 Speak slowly and clearly. There is a tendency, especially among young debaters, to quickly, almost pattering words. Yes, it’s important not to procrastinate, but sometimes speaking more slowly can be very helpful. When you slow down your speech, you give the audience and the arbiter / examiner more time to consider the credibility of your arguments.
   • By slowing down the tempo of your speech, you can pronounce every word clearly. Speaking quickly, you can probably give out more information, only now the essence of it will not be clear to everyone.
   • Try the pencil in your teeth exercise if you want to improve your articulation. Take a pencil in your teeth, parallel to your chin, and practice your speech by holding it in this position. You will have to pronounce the words despite the obstacle, working diligently to pronounce the syllables.
   • When you remove the pencil, you will find that your speech has become much clearer.Pronounce the words clearly as you speak. Good diction and leisurely presentation will make it easier to convey your arguments to the audience.
4. 4 Feel free to submit your denials. Before opening your mouth, take a deep breath and calm your mind. During the rebuttal speech, a lot of pressure is imposed on the speaker, especially since in this part you have to improvise.
   • Work through your arguments in your head before you get down to business. You will not win this part of the debate by presenting new arguments at the last moment.
   • Summarize your arguments in one or two sentences. You will obviously extrapolate these points, but this will help you have a logical base to return to.
   • Focus on what you think you are good at. Don't be hard on yourself for taking the “path of least resistance” when you go for victory.

Part 3 of 3: Practicing Stage Skills

1. 1 Focus on how you move. Using gestures can be extremely helpful in developing your point of view. All public speaking is, after all, just an attempt to appear natural and approachable in front of a large crowd. Remember the basic rule of NOOB gestures, which dictates that all your movements are Neutral, Open, Defined, and Strong.
   • Usually during debates, participants give speeches on the big stage. Take this place completely. You don't need to pacing up and down nervously, but you should be comfortable when speaking in front of other people.
   • Your movements should not resemble a nervous tic. When gestures betray the speaker's anxiety, they play against him. Try to avoid such gestures, because they will add unnecessary fuss, distracting from your speech.
2. 2 Make eye contact. It is unlikely that you will win an argument if you are not in eye contact with both your audience and your arbiter. When speaking in any public place, you can build the public's trust by looking them straight in the eyes. Even a quick glance that you exchange with one of the listeners will give him the impression that he is being addressed directly.
   • After you make eye contact with one person in the audience, address your next phrase to the next listener. Thus, you will communicate with a large number of people, but at the same time with everyone personally.
   • You can also use eye contact to silence the disturbing audience. If someone is not paying attention to you, prolonged gaze will make them feel uncomfortable. They are more likely to calm down, or at least try to be less distracted.
3. 3 Change the key. Hardly anyone would want to listen to a monotonous speaker, especially if you are judged by your ability to make persuasive arguments. By changing your tone throughout your speech, you will also emphasize the importance of argumentation, which must be tailored for each stage of your speech.
   • If you talk about terrible, cruel things, talk about them with disgust. When a light joke or self-irony sounds in the speech, a humorous or light-hearted tone will be appropriate.
   • Above all, your tone should emphasize the relevance of what is being said. This proves that you are not straying from considering the topic. Changing the tone is very important, but be careful not to stray from the essence of the question.
4. 4 Know how to pause. Any moment of silence in a debate should be impressive. Since the main part of the discussion is speech, any interruption in it will feel as meaningful. Dramatic imposing pauses last a long time, often the most successful technique. They are held before and after an important stage of speech.
   • If done poorly, long pauses can lead to failure. Make sure to pause at the right moment. Thus, your silence will be justified.
   • The pauses can vary depending on their purpose, whether you want to highlight individual items or take a sip of water. Insert pauses appropriately so as not to distract attention too much.
5. 5 End the discussion on a high note. You need to always keep the discussion up to date, but make sure you don't miss anything. However, during the closing words, it is just possible to speak more fluently.
   • A speaker's closing remarks, often referred to as “the final chord,” captures famous points from his speech and amplifies them when he addresses his audience for the last time.
   • The effect can be achieved by raising the voice or speeding up the tempo of speech. Allowing for a few small emotional outbursts will only benefit as a speaker, and that last effort can be a key step to victory.

Tips

• Every argument must be convincing. Don't just give out information, otherwise your speech will be considered boring, and you - unable to debate.
• Don't be afraid to say something wrong. Refine your thought while staying calm. Being confident in any situation is the key to success. Confidence can take you anywhere.
• Just remember that the content and accuracy of your argument is what the arbiter will focus on in the first place. You need to perform well and naturally, not invent on the fly.
• Use your voice, avoid the microphone if you are in a small room. This will demonstrate your confidence and preparedness.
• Be artistic. Show your feelings and emotions to the audience. Gesturing (gesturing correctly) is a terrific way to engage your audience.