2.  Speech Outlines will consist of three separate outlines: introduction, body & conclusion  You may write out the introduction and conclusion word-for-word, but the body should contain main ideas only.  Use standard outlining symbols.  Use clear indentation.  Body should contain no more than five main ideas.

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4.  General Purpose: ◦ To inform ◦ To persuade ◦ To entertain  Specific Purpose: ◦ Begin with your general purpose, then state exactly what you want the audience to know as a result of your speech

5.  General Purpose: to inform  Specific Purpose: to demonstrate to the audience how to neatly wrap a present

6. I. Attention Device—What will you do to grab the audience’s attention at the outset of your speech? II. Justification—Justify your topic to the audience. Why should they be interested in your speech? How does the subject pertain to them? (This may be in combination with the attention device.)

7. III. Credibility (optional)—the quality of believability and trustworthiness. A. Tell the audience why you are qualified to speak on this subject. B. Show that you truly care about your topic. C. Show interest and enthusiasm for your topic.

8. IV. Central Idea—Preview the body of your speech. What exactly is your topic? What main ideas will you cover? Will you take any special approach to your topic? Gaggletube Demonstration Speech Introductions

9.  Purpose of a conclusion ◦ To summarize the key ideas of a speech ◦ To provide closure ◦ To provide a final appeal/recommendation (persuasive speech)

10. I. Summary—restate key ideas audience should remember (same or reverse order) II. Closing— ◦ Avoid trite statements like “Thank you” ◦ Provide a vivid ending (quote, story, personal experience, refer back to something said in introduction)

11.  Do not apologize for inadequacies. ◦ “I didn’t really have time to …” ◦ “This is not that interesting.” ◦ “I was going to…but…”  Do not introduce new material once you’ve begun the conclusion. (Confuses the audience—are you concluding or not?)  Do not drag out the conclusion.