Speech Outline

Ethos

            This speech is entirely about me, which I believe gives me the credibility to give the speech. Being a student gives me the credibility in explaining how student life is. Even though not every student has the same life style, again I’m only giving MY student experience.

            Last semester I found myself not preparing enough before hand, and not knowing enough about my topic (except this time it’s about me). I tend to have awkward pauses from not knowing what to say, which is similar to my last weakness. Since I’m ahead of the game I can start studying and have enough sleep to be awake enough in class when giving the speech. Forgot to mention I drink a lot of coffee due to my deprivation of sleep (Can’t help but to stay up and watch How I Met Your Mother). I’ve told myself to never drink coffee before speeches, because I have nervous twitches and speak 100 miles an hour.

Pathos

The only emotional connection I found relevant to my speech was my hook. It always seemed every little kid wanted to play for an NFL, NBA, or MLB team. Starting off with this introduction may bring forward the memories of the audience’s child hood dreams, which I’m hoping will gain a sentimental feeling from each individual. If the audience seemed to have no memories of a dream as a professional athlete there will be no connection to them and my speech. Without a connection there is no need for the audience to listen to my speech, which would mean I’m giving a meaningless speech (but still hoping for a great grade).

Logos

I.               Introduction:

“Do you remember being a child and telling everyone you were going to be a professional athlete?” My dream was to be the quarterback for the St. Louis Rams. But, if that were true I wouldn’t be here speaking to you. So now I find myself furthering my education at the University of Kentucky, which I’m sure we’re all here for. If you’re only here for the experience I hope the debt is worth it. But, other than the experience being a student isn’t a walk in the park. Everyday I either dragging myself to class or in the dark corner of the library by myself doing homework. I’m not only referring about the 5 day week either, this is a 7 day planner for me.

II.             Body: connection- Hard working individuals

1. Career

a. Everyday either in class or the library (+imagery)

-(more about how working hard will help me accomplish)

2. Family

a. 3 siblings supported by just my mother

b. Even when I was little my mother would drop my brother and I off at the babysitters to go work her 2^nd job.

-(look for exact instance)

3. Entertainment

      a. Sports; football, baseball, basketball, bowling, and   softball

-(make more social)

III.       Conclusion (expansion):

Not everyone gets the chance to become a professional athlete or even better further his or her education.

Last Line: “But I still think, how much easier would life be if I just became the St. Louis Rams Quarterback?”