Beginning and Ending the Speech 演讲的开头和结尾

1、Beginning and Ending the SpeechBeginning the speech1.Get attention and interest a. Relate the topic to the audience b. State the importance of your topic c. Startle the audience d. Arouse the curiosity of the audience e. Question the audience f. Begin with a quotation g. Tell a story2. Create a posi

2、tive relationship with the audience3. Establish credibility Credibility is the audiences perceptions of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.4. Preview the body of the speech Preview statement is a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be di

3、scussed in the body. Tips for the introduction1.Keep the introduction relatively brief.2.Be on the lookout for possible introductory materials as you do your research.3.Be creative in devising your introduction.4.Dont worry about the exact wording of your introduction until you have finished prepari

4、ng the body of the speech.5.Dont apologize in your introduction. 6. Dont start talking too soon. Topic: What are the hidden dangers of social networking websites? Please use one or two methods introduced above to begin your speech. The conclusion 1. Signal the end of the speech a. use the expression

5、s like “In conclusion”, “My purpose has been”, “Let me end by saying” etc. b. crescendo ending It is a conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity. 渐强式尾声Martin Luther Kings Ive been to the Mountaintop Like anybody, Id like to live a long life. Longevity has its place, bu

6、t Im not concerned about that now. I just want to do Gods will, and hes allowed me to go up to the mountain, and Ive looked over and Ive seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you, but I want to know tonight that we as a people will get to the Promised Land. So Im happy tonight. Im not wor

7、ried about anything. Im not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. c. dissolve ending Its a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. 渐弱式结尾 2. Reinforce the central idea a. Summarize your speech b. End with a q

8、uotation c. Make a dramatic statement My friend is back in school, particularly in activities she never did before-and enjoying it. Im happy and proud to say that shes still fighting for her life and even happier that she failed to kill herself. Otherwise, I wouldnt be here today trying to help you. You see, I am my “friend”, an