Saturday, October 18, 2008

Components of an Intro and Conclusion

There are many components that the book mentions of introductions and conclusions. First, i want to talk about conclusions. The book says that the influence of the first impression is called the primary effect and can be greatly enhanced by an attention getter or grabber. Some techniques to consider is managing your time because you do not want your introduction to be too long or short. The authors also say to use your creativity. How can I attract my audience to listen to my speech more? Some more specific techniques include showing a media clip, citing surprising facts, telling a story that relates to the human level emotionally, telling a joke, using the info about the audience, or asking a thought-provoking question. After that, You should also mention your main points and thesis statements

As for the conclusion and providing closure you should end with some emotional effect or thought evoking material. You can use quotations, dramatic statements, referring to different parts of the speech, connecting with the audience, using appreciation. There are many ways to close a speech. By doing this aspect correctly, you will leave a lasting impression and something for the people to munch on after the speech.

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