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Title: Chapter Fourteen


1
Chapter Fourteen
Developing the Introduction
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Chapter Fourteen
  • Table of Contents
  • Functions of the Introduction
  • Guidelines for Preparing the Introduction

3
Developing the Introduction
  • Attempting to wing the introduction and
    conclusion is a formula for failure.

4
Functions of the Introduction
  • In the first several minutes, audience members
    will decide
  • whether they are interested
  • whether they believe what you say
  • whether they will give you their attention

5
Functions of the Introduction
  • Gaining Attention The First Step
  • Introducing the Purpose and Topic
  • Previewing the Main Points
  • Motivating the Audience to Accept Your Goals

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Functions of the IntroductionGaining Attention
The First Step
  • The first challenge is to win the audiences
    attention.

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Functions of the IntroductionGaining Attention
The First Step
  • Attention-Getters
  • Quote
  • Anecdote a brief story
  • Rhetorical question make the audience think

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Functions of the IntroductionGaining Attention
The First Step
  • Attention-Getters
  • Say something startling
  • Use humor
  • Refer to the occasion
  • Express interest in the audience

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Functions of the IntroductionIntroducing the
Purpose and Topic
  • Declare what your speech is about and what you
    hope to accomplish.

10
Functions of the IntroductionPreviewing the
Main Points
  • Previewing the main points tell the audience
    what the main points are and the order in which
    they will be addressed.

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Functions of the IntroductionMotivating the
Audience to Accept Your Goals
  • Make the Topic Relevant
  • Describe the practical implications
  • Explain that your speech purpose is consistent
    with their motives and values
  • Specify what they have to gain

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Functions of the IntroductionMotivating the
Audience to Accept Your Goals
  • Establish Credibility as a Speaker
  • Experience
  • Knowledge
  • Perspective

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Guidelines for Preparing the Introduction
  • Prepare the introduction after you have finished
    the speech body
  • No more than 10 to 15 percent of the total speech
  • Practice!
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