OVERVIEW
The dramatic composition of an exciting presentation
To keep your presentation exciting, look at the classic dramatic composition of movies:
First act — Exposition
- Start with a positive outlook by painting an ideal image of your topic.
- Address the emotions through images, sounds, stories.
- Then clarify the formalities of your presentation (topic, duration, dealing with questions, etc.).
Second act — Conflict
- Resistance: Describe why the ideal image is not yet reality (such as poor image, inability to finance it).
- Argument: Explain one aspect of your topic that is an answer to the problem.
- Make three such arguments. Keep two more ready as backup.
- Start with the less complicated arguments and build up.
Third act — Solution
- Summarize what it takes to realize the ideal image from the beginning.
- In the best case scenario, this is close to the core message you already defined in advance.
TRANSFER TASK
Create dramatic composition
The following exercise is going to help you structure your presentation. Apply your knowledge to a real-life scenario.
- What is the central subject of your presentation? ("Hero")
- What does this hero need?
- What would reality look like if the hero were successful?
What would your introduction to the presentation look like?
Write down different aspects for your presentation according to the scheme below:
Resistance:
What obstacles exist right now that prevent the ideal image from already being reality?
Argument:
Which solution(s) do you have for this?
Priority:
How relevant is the aspect for the audience? (A-B-C)
In a nutshell, what does my line of reasoning look like?
Closing message:
Which summary statement emerges from your arguments? How can the ideal image be achieved?
