1. The Introduction/Conclusion 10 ways to begin/end your speech
Impact – capture the audience with a bit of surprising or shocking information
Demonstration – act out or demonstrate something related to your topic
Mystery – begin with a series of clues which gradually reveal more & more about your topic

2. Rhetorical question – ask a question or several questions which challenge the audience to think about the topic
Quote – select a quote which will provoke the audience to think about the topic
Narrative – tell a true or fictional story related to the topic

3. Confusion – write an introduction which will temporarily confuse, but not lose the audience
Riddle/Joke – get the audience going from the start with a joke or riddle (not advised with a serious topic)
Audience participation – use a couple of audience members for demonstration, have the audience answer some questions aloud, or have them write something down.

4. Answer each of the following according to your speech
Answer each of the following according to your speech. After each is filled for an introduction, choose the one that fits best.

5. Using techniques for introductions
Topic:
Audience:
Startling statement:
Question:
Story (anecdote):
Quotation:
Personal reference:
Audiovisual material: