Chapter 10: Introductions + Conclusions
• How do speakers accomplish each of these purposes?
1. Gain attention: - Can offer story - quote - rhetorical question - build suspense - Use humor - show listeners you're one of them - propose striking thought or fact 2. Signal thesis: - clarify the subject/purpose of your speech 3. Show audience whats in it for them: - need to generate audience interest for active listening - provide a statemnet assuring your audience that your speech is beneficial for them and that they should listen 4. Credibility: - Explain how you have gained information and knowledge about your topic 5. Preview Your main points: - brief statement showing audience the main points you will be going through in your speech - helps audience to visualize your speech and understand the structure you will go through
• What are the parts included in a good conclusion (in order)?
1. Transition to Conclusion: - After final main point insert transitional statement to signal that you are going to wrap up your presentation 2. Summarize Main Points: - First part of conclusion is the summary= briefly review your main points that you just went through in your speech. - Similar to introduction preview BUT here you are REMINDING audience of what you just said - make it EFFECTIVE because it will help readers remember your message 3. Finish with Clincher: - finish your conclusion with a clincher (that leaves a memorable message behind for the audience's last impression of your speech!
• What are the five purposes of a good introduction?
A good introduction should: 1. Gain your audiences attention: 2. Signal your thesis: single sentence that shows the topic you will be discussing in your speech 3. Show your audience "What's in it for them": 4. Establish your credibility: 5. Preview your main points:
• What is the purpose of a good conclusion?
Purpose= - A Good conclusion is equivalent in importance to your introduction. - Conclusion helps you sum up the message you developed in the body of your speech - Conclusion helps you leave a memorable impression in your audience members' minds
