for school I have to write a speech about one of my friends.but I CAN'T think of any Introductions..can you help?
2007-08-20 16:51:40 · 7 answers · asked by slugbug! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
please help?
2007-08-20 16:56:37 · update #1
make an introduction piece saying some funny story about your friend or talking in general what friendship means to you and then describing how your friend fits that ideal
2007-08-20 16:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always start a speech with a BANG.
You can:
1. Ask a question - How many of you knows so-and-so?
2. Quote- Something to do with friendship... then continue about saying how this quote relates to your friend.
3. Joke- A friendship joke, or something related to your friendship
4. Fact- Ask the did-you-know question. E.g. Ladies and Gentlemen, did you know that... (a fact about friendship)...
The reason why you shoudn't start boring is because people always judge the book by its cover. If you start slow and boring, people won't continue listening...
2007-08-21 00:05:01 · answer #2 · answered by HaNtu=) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two years ago, I had to write a speech about a classmate I hardly knew, but I had to introduce them as if they were an old acquaintance. What I started with (and classmates told me was interesting) was a hypothetical story about the person I was introducing in the future doing exactly what he dreams of doing. "There is a knock on the door..." and then "rewind..." I suppose this is a bit casual, but if you're thinking casual, then this is a potential idea.
2007-08-21 17:23:22 · answer #3 · answered by The Green One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could perhaps begin with some general remarks about the value and importance of friendship, and that would lead into a specific description of the friend you want to talk about.
What does friendship mean to you in general? What makes a good friend? And how does your friend meet these criteria?
2007-08-21 06:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by Civis Romanus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will they know who you are talking about before you start? If not, ask them "Do you know who this person is?" then describe them by their mannerisms, temperament, etc. leaving any physical description to the end.
If they know who you are talking about, find a detail from that person that the rest are not likely to know. "Fred once put 8 hard boiled eggs in his mouth on a dare. What does that tell you about Fred? Here's what I have learned." or "Susan has no brothers or sisters. Being an only child can be rough but listen to what she has done."
This is not that hard; go for it!
2007-08-21 01:39:11 · answer #5 · answered by Huba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always start with an anecdote, maybe about the first time you saw or met her/him. Make it cute/funny. Take it from there. Keep returning to your first encounter throughout your speech if you can, definitely at the end of it. Good luck.
2007-08-21 05:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mark A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Your friend's name) is an (interesting, fascinating, large, boring, calm, cheerful...pick one or make one up) person. I have known (your friend's name) for (period of time).
You should be able to take it from there.
2007-08-20 23:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by El Jefe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋