Components of Introduction and Conclusion

Hello all! Chapter 9 explains in detail how to develop and complete both the introduction and conclusion. According to page 230 "in the introduction of your speech you gain your audience's attention, explain what you want to accomplish in your speech, establish yourself as an expert on the topic, and tell your audience what you are going to talk about." Your primary effect is what you initially say and when your audience is most attentive. Therefore, the primary effect should be very powerful. In the introduction your attention getter must as well be strong because it makes the audience interested in your speech. After the attention grabber indicate your purpose and thesis. Next you will establish credibility which makes your audience feel that you know your topic. Lastly, review your main points so that your audience is aware of what you will be talking about.

According to page 239 "The conclusion to your speech reviews the main points, reinforces the speech's general specific purposes, and provide closure so your audience knows your speech is over."