how would an excellent introduction be to a speech?

Answer 1

I've got a gun and noone leaves this room until I've had my say.

Answer 2

Depends on the context. If it's at a banquet or similar function, be sure to thank those who put the function together. If it's at a funeral, state the obvious i.e., "We are gathered here today to pay homage to a truly wonderful person..." If you are accepting an Academy Award, be sure to thank the Academy & then start listing others who made the movie possible.

Everything that would make an introduction "excellent" hinges on the context. If you could elaborate on the context, I'm sure we could be more helpful.

In general, a good way to get an audience's attention at the beginning is to say something unexpected, but you have to be sure it's something that ties directly into the topic you're covering (you'll want to refer back to your introduction at the end of the speech to demonstrate this.) An anecdote from your own life, or a joke, or a famous quote, *followed by* how that snipet applies to the topic of the speech, are decent ways to get a speech going.

Answer 3

Are you asking for an example?
I always liked this one:
"When I was preparing for this speech, I researched what the elements of a good speech are. George Burns said, 'A good speech has an enchanting beginning, a powerful conclusion, and they're as close together as possible."
Try to be funny.

Answer 4

Your listeners want to believe that you have their best interests in mind. In the case of an informative speech, it is enough to assure them that this will be an interesting speech and that you, yourself, are enthusiastic about the topic.

Example :
I hope you'll enjoy hearing about the heroism of the Underground Railroad as much as I have enjoyed preparing for this speech

Answer 5

here is a sample outline that my teacher gave me-
THE PAPARAZZI

Introduction
Attention Device: Imagine that you are going through your regular routine every morning while getting ready for work. As you walk out your door to get in your car, your eyes begin to hurt, and you see little flashes all around you. Now imagine that everywhere you go you see those annoying little flashes.

Credibility: Through the research I have done on the Internet, I have begun to understand how a celebrity feels while being followed by the paparazzi.

Preview Statement: Today we will talk about the extreme measures of the paparazzi, different ways the paparazzi's job effects celebrities, and how the paparazzi's job effects the public.

Body
I. The paparazzi are extreme reporters who will do just about anything to take
pictures of figures in the public eye.
A. Some paparazzi sneak around celebrities' houses.
B. Some celebrities have been followed by paparazzi while driving in their cars.

Transition: Now that we have talked about the extreme measures used by the paparazzi, let's talk about how celebrities are affected by the paparazzi.

II. Celebrities are affected by the paparazzi in different ways.
A.Celebrities need the part of their life pertaining to their job promoted by the
paparazzi such as movies or television programs they are in, charity events, and
book signings.
B.Most paparazzi take their job a step too far and intrude on celebrities personal life
as well.

Transition: Now that we have talked about the effects of the paparazzi to celebrities, let's talk about the effects of the paparazzi on the public.

III. The paparazzi affect the public in just as many ways as the celebrities.
A. The public looks at the paparazzi as a highway to find out what their favorite actor
or actress is involved in.
B. Believe it or not, the paparazzi actually get their paycheck from the public buying
tabloids.
C.When an accident occurs to a celebrity that is caused by the paparazzi, the public's
viewpoint towards the paparazzi is changed.





Conclusion:
In conclusion to talking about the extreme measures of the paparazzi and the effects of the paparazzi to celebrities and the public, I hope that everyone has a better understanding of the different views pertaining to the paparazzi by the celebrities and public. I also hope that everyone realizes that being a public figure isn't all it's cracked up to be.








































Works Cited

1. http://eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,3048,00.html. E!Online News "Fox, Reiser Take on Stalerazzi." 1999.
2. http://www.angelfire.com/ca/catt7/ourviews.html, Consumers Against Tabloid Tactics
"Our Views." 1998.
3. http://www.public.asu.edu/~aconyer/ecalpap.htm. "Paparazzi vs. Celebrities." 1998.
4. http://eonline.com/Features/Features/Stalk/. "The Stalkarazzi Wars." 1999.
5. http://www.salonmag.com/aug97/news/news.html., Salon Magazine Online, "Blood on
Their Hands." August 1999.

Answer 6

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, or Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Answer 7

(1) Greet the audience
(2) Thank the host or group for inviting you to speak
and mention it is an honor for you to be here
(3) Introduce your topic, subject or purpose
(4) Remember to smile, keep your head up (not buried in your notes), in order to maintain good contact with your audience

Answer 8

Something catchy, like

" ladies and gentlemen I come hear today......"