Speech 110 - Chapter 7, 8 & 10

Examples of Attention Getter

1) Clever Quotation: Let Others Grab Attention 2) Use Questions: Engage Your Listeners 3) Telling Relevant Story: Narrative Power 4) Simple Visual Aid 5) Refer to Remarks of Introduction

Five Principal Objectives for a competent introduction to a speech

1) Gain Attention 2) Make a Clear Purpose Statement 3)Establish the significance of your topic 4) Establish Your credibility on the subject 5) Preview your main points

Objectives for Competent Conclusions

1) Summarize the Main Points 2) Refer to the Introduction 3) Make a Memorable Finish

Elements of Credibility

1. Competence 2. Trustworthiness 3. Dynamism 4. Composure

Rhetorical Question

A question asked by a speaker that the audience answers mentally, but not out loud

Anecdote

A short, entertaining, real-life story

Theme/ Central Idea

Identifies the main concept, point, issue, or conclusion that you want the audience to understand, believe, feel, or do

General Purpose

Identifies the overall goal of your speech

Direct Question

Straightforward question

Specific Purpose Statement

a concise, precise infinitive phrase composed of simple, clear language that both encompasses the general purpose and indicates what the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech

Preview

presents the coming attractions of your speech