Formal Speech: While an oral presentation doesn't necessarily mean a formal speech, the key goal includes expressing clear, persuasive, and logical ideas across a variety of styles and situations.

Purpose of Giving a Speech: The need to give a speech may arise during your academic journey and beyond, in events like graduation or other presentations.

Connection with IB Language and Literature Course: The act of giving a speech or an oral presentation closely aligns with the skills learned in the course. Understanding how to prepare a speech offers insights into the rhetorical strategies used in general speeches, a key aspect of this course.

Understanding Formal Speech: Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party where everyone is speaking politely and using complex language. That's similar to a formal speech, where the language is sophisticated and well-structured. It's like a planned dance routine where every step has been pre-decided and practiced.

Purpose of Giving a Speech: Think of a time when you had to convince your parents to let you go on a trip with your friends. The way you present your argument (reasons for going, assurance of safety, etc.) is similar to giving a speech. In school, you might have to do this in front of a class or during graduation!

Connection with IB Language and Literature Course: Imagine you're a detective trying to understand how a magician does his tricks. Studying the way speeches are prepared and delivered is like that! You learn the 'magic tricks' of effective communication which is an integral part of your Language and Literature course.