Ch. 8 Notes Introductions and Conclusions (I GOT SOME OF THEM DONE I NEED HELP ON THE REST)

Read ch. 8 and take notes based on the questions and headings provided below. Submit in Schoology when finished.

Learning Objectives: After reading this chapter, the student will be able to:
● Recognize the functions of introductions and conclusions;
• Identify the primary elements of a speech introduction;
● Identify the primary elements of a speech conclusion;
● Construct introductions and conclusions.

8.1 General Guidelines for Introductions and Conclusions

The general rule of both introductions and conclusions is that they should be each be about 10-15% of the total speech.
What are 3 of the 8 common errors to avoid in an introduction?
Rambling
Hurting Credibility
Talking TOO FAST

What are 3 of the common errors to avoid in conclusions?
Talking AS YOU LEAVE
Signaling the end MULTIPLE TIMES
Showing you were NOT HAPPY with your speech

8.2 – Structuring the Introduction

Element 1: Get the Audience’s Attention

Define Attention Getter: the statement or question that piques the audience’s interest in what you have to say at the very beginning of a speech.

Define Anecdote: a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event.

Explain a startling statement of fact: Startling statements come in the form of statistics and strange facts.

What is a Rhetorical Question?
A rhetorical question is a question to which no actual reply is expected.

What does the chapter say is important when choosing a quote for the attention getter?
Attention getters should be SHORT or SUMMARIZED.

What is one of the dangers of using humor in the introduction?

Element 2: Establish or Enhance Your Credibility

Why do you need to establish or enhance your credibility in your introduction?
Whether you are informing, persuading, or entertaining an audience, one of the things they will be expecting is for you to know what you are talking about. So the second element of an introduction is to let your audience know that you are a knowledgeable and credible source for this information.

Element 4: Preview Your Topic/Purpose/Central Idea

Element 5: Preview Your Main Points


8.3 - Examples of Introductions (If you’re stuck with your intro, look through this section)

8.4 – Structuring the Conclusion
Element 1: Signal the End

Element 2: Restate Main Points
Is it a good idea to bring up new information in the conclusion? Yes.

Element 3: ___________________________________

Define Clincher:

Define Inspire:

What are the types of clinchers the chapter references?
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8.5 – Examples of Conclusions (Reference this section if you’re struggling with your own conclusion look over these)