Introductions

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Introductions Conclusions
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Objectives of the Introduction

• Gain attention and interest of the audience
• Reveal the topic of the speech
• Establish credibility and good will of the
  speaker
• Preview the body of the speech

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Methods to Gain Attention

• Relate the topic to the audience
• State the importance of the topic
• Startle the audience (make it relevant)
• Arouse the curiosity of the audience
• Question the audience
• Use a quotation
• Tell a story
• Refer to the occasion, use visual aids, humor, or
  relate to the previous speaker

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Tips on Introductions

• Make it brief
• Look for potential material as you research
• Be creative
• Work out the introduction in detail so it can be
  delivered most effectively

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Conclusions

• Functions
• signal the end of the speech
• reinforce the audiences understanding of, or
  commitment to, the central idea

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Methods to Conclude

• Use a brief verbal cue (e.g.,in conclusion)
• Use the voice through either a crescendo or
  dissolve ending
• Summarize the main points of the speech
• Conclude with a quotation
• End with a dramatic statement
• Refer back to the introduction

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Tips on Concluding

• Look for potential material as you research your
  topic
• End with a bang instead of a whimper
• Dont be long-winded in the conclusion