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Informational Speeches: The Introduction The First Rule of Public Speaking “Tell them what you’re going to tell them; tell them; tell them what you’ve told them.” 4 Objectives for Introductions • Get the attention and interest of your audience • Reveal the topic of your speech • Establish your credibility • Preview the body of the speech Ways to Get the Attention & Interest of Your Audience • • • • • • • Relate the topic to the audience State the importance of your topic Startle the audience Arouse the curiosity of the audience Question the audience Begin with a quotation Tell a story Reveal the Topic of Your Speech • Clearly state the topic of your speech TOPIC Establish Credibility and Goodwill • Help the audience know that you are credible by: • Giving personal examples • Citing research • Conducting interviews As a cancer survivor myself… According to the Wall Street Journal … Mr. Fowler once told me that … Establish Credibility and Goodwill • If your speech is controversial, you should provide one or more solid reason why others should consider your point of view Though you may disagree with stem cell research, I ask that you consider the benefits which include… Preview the Body of the Speech • Provide your audience with 3-5 key points that you will be discussing in the body of your speech Key Point #1 Key Point #2 Key Point #3 Tips for Dealing with Nervousness • • • • Prepare Think positively Visualize success Understand that most nervousness is not visible • Don’t expect perfection Tips for Dealing with Nervousness • • • • • Before speaking, tighten and relax your leg muscles or squeeze your hands together and release them Take a couple of slow, deep breaths Work especially hard on your introduction. Your anxiety level will begin to drop after about 30 seconds. Make eye contact Use visual aids. They draw attention away from you and make you less self-conscious. Informative Speech Topics The biography of your favorite actor The history of comic books How NBECHS was founded The history of your hometown History of a favorite product brand Description of life in another country The 3 branches of U.S. government The Seven Wonders of the World Disneyland Roadside attractions Evolution of video games All about your favorite vacation spot The newspaper business Tattoos Body Piercings All about a favorite radio show Comparison of different religions Cruise vacations Electric cars Life in the future Working in the fast food industry Origins of superstitions Computer viruses Internet dating Cults Dyslexia Impact of media on society Branches of the military Famous advertising campaigns Nursing homes Sports card collecting The history of the Bible Sales tactics Censorship in history America’s fastest growing cities World War II heroes Exotic pets Ballroom dancing Near death experiences Identity theft Evolution of voting laws Natural disasters Breeds of dogs Dream interpretation Drinking problems Drug problems The FBI Advancements in education Spies Evolution of the English language National Parks Young billionaires Former child stars Obesity epidemic The History of The PC The History of the Internet Blogs Alternative Fuels Internet Crimes Chemical Warfare The Reality Show Phenomenon Herbs as Medicine The History of Tobacco Use Liposuction DNA Evidence Nanotechnology Lasik Surgery Informative Speech Topics History of Transplants First Woman Astronaut History of Makeup The Origin of Alphabets Tsunamis Cloning Botox Women in The Military Childhood Obesity Genetically Modified Crops REM Sleep (Dreaming) History of Smoking In Movies Benefits of the internet How the internet has harmed mankind Global Warming Civil Rights Climate Change Policy Depression Dieting Drunk Driving Endangered Species Fat Tax on Food Foster Care Fraud Genetically Engineered Foods Hate Crime Health Care Policy Home Schooling Homeland Security Homeless in America Immigration The effect of the internet on teens Infectious Diseases Facebook and teens Inner City Poverty Internet Chatrooms Online addiction Juvenile Crime Marriage and Divorce Media Violence Minimum Wage Missile Defense System The computer in 10 years Nuclear Technology Racial Profiling Rain Forests Recycling Religious Right School Violence Social Welfare Space Exploration Stem Cell Research Tax Reform Chat line addiction Vaccinations Violent Video Games Voluntary National Testing How Google affects our lives War Crimes War on Drugs Water Resources Welfare Reform Come up with your own idea and have it approved Informational Speeches: The Body of the Speech AVID Standard 2.8 Refine oral language skills Provide Examples • Brief examples (also called specific instances) used to illustrate a point. • Extended example (story) used to illustrate a point • Hypothetical example (an imaginary situation) Examples Brief Example: The advancements made in technology over the past 10 years are evident in the fact that cell phones are now capable of much more than those developed in the early 90s; texting wasn’t even in our vernacular. Extended Example: It was 30 years ago when my life was turned upside down. With the crashing of metal and shrill screaming, I knew my life as a professional football player was over. Two years later… Hypothetical Example: Imagine for a moment what life would be like if you were a alien from another planet. What would you… Use Imagery • Concrete words that evoke images of sights, sounds, touch, smell, or taste • Simile (a comparison using the words “like” or “as”) • Metaphor (a comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as”) Examples Using Imagery Concrete Words: The crisp morning dew glittered in the warmth of the rising sun…. Simile: His anger was like a tsunami crashing against the shores of Japan Metaphor: Socialism is a cancer that eats away at the very fabric of a nation. Rhythm • Parallelism (the similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrase, or sentences) • Repetition (repeating the same word or set of words) • Alliteration (repeating the initial consonant sound of words) • Antithesis (contrasting ideas) Examples Using Rhythm Parallelism: Young and old, happy and sad, listless and content – life is full of contrasts. Repetition: The Bridge is a school. The Bridge is a community. The Bridge is a family. Alliteration: Concern, caring, and charisma are characteristics of capable congressmen. Antithesis: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” -John F. Kennedy Informational Speeches: The Conclusion AVID Standard 2.8 Refine oral language skills Objectives for Conclusions • Let the audience know that your speech is about to end • Reinforce 3 of the main points you made in the body of your speech • Make ‘em think Ways to Let the Audience Know Your Speech is Ending In conclusion… In summary… In closing… Let me end by saying… As I conclude, let me reiterate… My purpose has been… Overall… Let me leave you with… Reinforce 3-5 Key Points Key Point #1 Key Point #2 Key Point #3 Make ‘em Think • End with a quotation • Make a dramatic statement • Refer back to the ideas from the introduction • Ask a rhetorical question • Answer a question • Show a benefit or valuable application • Challenge the audience to take action Tips for Conclusions • Keep conclusions brief • End well. Your conclusion is what people will remember most.