IB English B Topic Speeches & Opinion Pieces Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Writing To Persuade And Influence

These text types test whether you can construct compelling arguments and move audiences to think or act differently.
They require strong voice, strategic structure, and awareness of rhetorical techniques.
Examiners will check if your writing demonstrates clear position and persuasive power.

Speeches

Definition

Speech

A prepared oral presentation delivered to an audience, designed to inform, persuade, inspire, or entertain.

Purpose, Audience & Register
1. Purpose: Persuade, inspire action, commemorate occasions, inform with impact, entertain.
2. Audience: Specific group (students, community members, conference attendees) gathered to listen.
3. Register: Formal to semi-formal, depends on occasion and audience relationship.
Layout & Conventions
1. Opening that establishes speaker credibility and captures attention.
2. Clear thesis or main message stated early.
3. Body organized in logical sections with transitions.
4. Use of rhetorical devices (repetition, rhetorical questions, direct address).
5. Strong conclusion with memorable closing statement or call to action.
6. Stage directions in brackets if needed [pause], [gesture to audience].

Key Features

Tone: Direct, confident, emotionally engaging, aware of live delivery.
Vocabulary: "You," "we," "us" for connection, repetition for emphasis, vivid imagery, varied sentence length for rhythm.

Hint

The best speeches use rhythm, repetition, and rhetorical devices that work through sound.
If your speech doesn't have momentum when read aloud, rewrite it.

How to Write a Speech

Open with impact: The first sentences must capture attention and establish why listeners should care.
1. Bad: "Good morning. Today I will talk about recycling, which is important."

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Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

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Writing To Persuade And Influence

These text types test whether you can construct compelling arguments and move audiences to think or act differently.
They require strong voice, strategic structure, and awareness of rhetorical techniques.
Examiners will check if your writing demonstrates clear position and persuasive power.

Speeches

Definition

Speech

A prepared oral presentation delivered to an audience, designed to inform, persuade, inspire, or entertain.

Purpose, Audience & Register
1. Purpose: Persuade, inspire action, commemorate occasions, inform with impact, entertain.
2. Audience: Specific group (students, community members, conference attendees) gathered to listen.
3. Register: Formal to semi-formal, depends on occasion and audience relationship.
Layout & Conventions
1. Opening that establishes speaker credibility and captures attention.
2. Clear thesis or main message stated early.
3. Body organized in logical sections with transitions.
4. Use of rhetorical devices (repetition, rhetorical questions, direct address).
5. Strong conclusion with memorable closing statement or call to action.
6. Stage directions in brackets if needed [pause], [gesture to audience].

Key Features

Tone: Direct, confident, emotionally engaging, aware of live delivery.
Vocabulary: "You," "we," "us" for connection, repetition for emphasis, vivid imagery, varied sentence length for rhythm.

Hint

The best speeches use rhythm, repetition, and rhetorical devices that work through sound.
If your speech doesn't have momentum when read aloud, rewrite it.

How to Write a Speech

Open with impact: The first sentences must capture attention and establish why listeners should care.
1. Bad: "Good morning. Today I will talk about recycling, which is important."

Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Note

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation.

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

Tip

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum.

Core Themes5 subtopics

Text Types3 subtopics

Paper 1 (Writing)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Listening)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Reading)2 subtopics

Internal Assessment (Individual Oral)3 subtopics

IB English B Speeches & Opinion Pieces Notes

Core Themes5 subtopics

Text Types3 subtopics

Paper 1 (Writing)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Listening)2 subtopics

Paper 2 (Reading)2 subtopics

Internal Assessment (Individual Oral)3 subtopics

Writing To Persuade And Influence

Speeches

Key Features

How to Write a Speech

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Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

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Writing To Persuade And Influence

Speeches

Key Features

How to Write a Speech

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Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

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