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Survival Questions

Presented by Competent Leader Eide Hillal

What is Table Topics

• Mini Speech• Opening ,Body, Conclusion • Must have message

1. Add knowledge, Any Gain

2. Remove pain from them.

3. Entertain.

• Every one seems normal until we stand in front of people

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Tips for Success in Table Topics

(1) Listen

(2) Pause

(3) Confirm

(4) Tell

(5) End

Source: Impromptu Speaking (Supply Catalogue Item #273)

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Table topics

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Speech DevelopmentStructure

1. Chronological (Past, Present, future) : PPF

2. Sequential (First, Second, Third)

3. Cause and Effect ( if this then that)

4. Problem and Solution

5. PREP ( Point , Reason , Example , Point )

6. Pro and con

7. Compare and Contrast (Big and little, light and dark)

Note : Be with the topic or against that makes it easy

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EffectivenessLogic, Directness, Enthusiasm, Achievement of Purpose, Audience ResponseEffectiveness is the judge's subjective [determinations] of how the response came across. Where you, the judge, able to determine the speaker's purpose? Did the [answer] relate directly to the given question or topic? Was the response clearly and logically presented?

Source: Table Topics Contest Judge's Guide and Ballot, Supply Catalogue Item Number 1180

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The Table Topics Speech's BodyQuestion 1: "What are the biggest challenges faced by Saudi youth?"

Your answer will be a “Problem and solution" speech. You could name and define some problems. This technique is frequently called "the problem-solving speech."

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The Table Topics Speech's Body

Divide your topic into pro and con. Argue both in favor and against Dieting. Give specific reasons and examples. Also could add ( PREP Methods ) Point, Reason , Example , Point.

Question 2: "Are there any benefits to dieting if you want to loose weight?

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The Table Topics Speech's Body

Divide your topic into cause and effect. "If we do this - - then this will happen."

Question 3: "Your car didn’t start this morning. How would you trouble-shoot it? "

How old you would like to be if you don’t know your age ?

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The Table Topics Speech's Body

Compare and contrast. How are the men aggressive? Compared to women .

Question 4: "What makes you think Men are more aggressive than women ?”

RESPONSE: “This reminds me of a situation in my own family, when we had a terrible argument that nearly ended family get-togethers forever. Here’s how I agree men are aggressive.”

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Closing TechniquesYou can...

• End with a quotation• Tell a story or anecdote• Create suspense or curiosity• Call for action• Ask a rhetorical question• Refer to the speech's opening• Summarize your main pointsSource: Concluding Your Speech (Supply Catalogue Item #271)

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Delivery and Language make up 45% of the points awarded on the Table Topics Judges' Guide and ballot.Physical - Appearance, Body Language, Speaking Area 15 pointsVoice - Flexibility, Volume 15 pointsAppropriateness - To Speech Purpose and Audience - 10 pointsCorrectness - Grammar, Pronunciation, Word Selection 5 points

Remember Delivery and Language!

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What have we learned today?

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