O-Comfort


 * How to make a good speech**


 * -** Humour is a dangerous technique in debate, particularly when discussing serious topics.

- Begin with a quotation: a short quotation, proverb, saying, poem, etc. will often sum up the situation. If you can find it from someone in your represented country, the more appropriate it will be. If you are clever, you can use this technique repeatedly.

- Begin with a startling statement. Make it lead directly to the problem. If you do not have a specific situation to refer to, begin with: "imagine that?"

- Begin with a rhetorical question, something that the audience knows the answer to. Beware of this approach. It can be a weak start.

- Begin with a specific example of the problem. Zero in on one concrete aspect and then build from there. In small-scale debates, you will have many more opportunities to speak. In large debates, however, you might not enjoy the same luxury.

- Be aware of any time limits on your speech, and give yourself time for a strong finish before the chair cuts you off.

- Demonstrate the extent of the problem. Use examples, statistics, and expert opinion.

- Present your solution or better, a joint solution from several delegates. Be clear about time, costs, people and other resources required. Try to show where similar solutions have worked.

- Try to use visual images as opposed to dry expressions.

- Paint the opposite terrible scenario if your plan is not adopted.

- Appeal for action and their motives of: fair play, desire to save, be helpful, pride, intelligence, community.

- At the end of your speech, summarize the important points.