quiz 5 chapter 10
cresendo ending
a conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity
Introduction
-Gain the attention and interest of your audience -Reveal the topic of your speech -Establish your credibility and goodwill -Preview the body of the speech
Get attention and interest
1) Relate the Topic to the Audience. 2) State the Importance of Your Topic. 3) Startle the Audience. 4) Arouse the Curiosity of the Audience. 5) Question the Audience. 6) Begin with a Quotation. 7) Tell a Story
reinforce central idea
1) Summarize your Speech. 2) End with a Quotation. 3) Make a Dramatic Statement. 4) Refer to the Introduction
Tips for the introduction
1. Keep it brief (no more then 10-20% of speech) 2.Look out for possible introductory methods 3. Be creative in devising your introduction 4.Don't worry about the exact wording of your speech until you have completed you body 5. Work out your introduction in detail 6. When you establish your speech don't start talking to soon make sure the audience has quieted down and is focusing then launch into speech to give desired impact
For the conclusion
often combine two of these techniques - all four can be fused into one
Tips for conclusion
1. keep an eye out for possible concluding materials 2. Conclude with a bang 3. Dont be long winded 5-10 percent of your speech 4. Dont leave anything in your conclusion to chance
The conclusion has two major functions:
Let the audience know you are ending your speech Reinforce the audiences understanding, or commitment to the central idea
Establishing Goodwill
Perception of weather the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind be clear about your intentions
Establish Credibility
Perception of weather the speaker is qualified to speak on the given topic being seen as credible and qualified to your listeners
Summarize your speech
Reinstating the main points
The Conclusion
Signal the end of the speech
dissolve ending
a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement
Preview Statement
a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body usually come at the end of the introduction and provide a smooth lead into the body
Other effective ways to gain attention in an introduction
audience participation audio equipment visual aids relating to a previous speaker and humor
Refer to the introduction
going back to the ideas that were stated in the introduction
Ending with a quotation
make it exactly suited to the speech Brief
Reveal the topic
make sure your speakers are not confused do not beat around the bush make it clearly stated Reinstate the topic in the introduction
Make a dramatic statement
powerful closing line
To be most effective in an introduction
relate the topic to the audience and establish eye contact using vivid language to describe something people have experienced will make for an attentive audience Tell your audience why they should think your topic is important to listen to Startle your audience with an arousing or interesting statement use statements that will intrigue the audience curiosity use a short quote to relate to the audience use a story that will grab attention - about a famous person or it can be a personal experience the effectiveness of any story hinges on the delivery as well as the content