Successful monologues usually involve a great deal of behind-the-scenes effort, as well as a lot of concentration and practice. Structured monologues show the learner’s ability to organize and present information on familiar and less familiar topics in simulated situations. When delivering a structured monologue the key point is to organize your speech in a logical, coherent and cohesive way. A monologue as any structured presentation generally falls into three parts: the introduction, the main body and the conclusion. Each of the parts plays an essential role with its unique function. The introductory or the opening lines of the structured monologue are the most important of all. They could help create the positive impression on the listeners. Good way to start your speech is to say something that grabs the audience’s attention, for example:
• A quotation from a famous/ well-known person;
• A rhetorical question;
• A strong, powerful declarative statement;
• A scenario opening, which usually begins with “Imagine...”. Do not forget to connect the opening lines of your speech with the main thesis of the structured monologue. The body is the biggest part of the speech, where the majority of information is transferred. This is the part of the monologue where the main points should be made.
