Beginning Your Speech (Powerpoint)
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Beginning Your SpeechThe Better Speaker Series
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Criteria for a Successful Opening
Get the attention of the audience
Introduce the topic
Establish rapport
Take less than five to 10 percent of the entire speech time
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Opening Techniques
State the importance of your topic
Tell your listeners why the topic is important to them.
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Opening Techniques
Make a startling statement
“Smoking kills! More Americans die each year than were killed in battle during World War II and Vietnam together.”
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Opening Techniques
Arouse suspense or curiosity
Use a series of statements related to the topic that would pique your listeners’ interest.
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Opening Techniques
Tell a story or anecdote
“My brother and I went hunting last week in the woods behind my house…”
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Opening Techniques
Ask a rhetorical question
“Do you know what to do if your child begins to choke?”
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Opening Techniques
Begin with a quotationA quotation can:
Add authority to a speech
Amuse the audience
Dramatize a speech point
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Opening Techniques
Reference the occasion
It allows the speaker to recognize an unusual or important event and establish a common interest with the audience.
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Other Techniques
Humor
Audience participation
A demonstration
A reference to a historical event
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Openings to Avoid
Avoid acknowledging the amount of preparation
Avoid being dull and boring
Avoid delaying mention of the topic
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Conclusion
A dynamic beginning
is essential for a
successful speech!
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