Art of Public speaking Lucas Chapter 10

How can you get the attention and interest of the audience?

1) Relate the topic to the audience 2) State the importance of your topic 3) Startle the audience 4) Question the audience 5) Begin with a quotation 6) Tell a story 7) Arouse the curiosity of the audience

What are 4 useful methods to reinforce the central idea?

1) Summarize your speech 2) End with a quotation 3) Make a dramatic statement 4) Refer to the introduction

What is the Main purpose of a Conclusion?

1) To let the audience know you are ending the speech 2) To reinforce the audience's understanding of, or commitment to, the central idea

Crescendo ending

A conclusion in which the speech build to a zenith of power and intensity.

Dissolve ending

A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement.

Rhetorical question

A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

Preview statement

A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

What are the Main components of a Speech conclusion?

Signal the end of the speech, Reinforce the Central idea, Summarize your speech, End with a Quotation, Make a dramatic statement.

Credibility

The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Goodwill

The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

Identify and explain the main components of a speech introduction.

The first objective is to get Attention and interest of your audience. The second objective is to reveal the topic of your speech. The third objective is to establish your credibility and goodwill. The fourth objective is to preview the body of speech.

What does the preview statement provide?

they usually come at the very end of the introduction, they provide a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech.

Why is it important to establish your credibility at the beginning of your speech?

to gain the full attention of the audience and so that your audience knows how and why you are qualified to speak on a topic.