Begining your speech

Successfull Opening
1. Get the attention
2. Introduce the topic
3. Establish rapport
4. 5-10% of the entire speech time

Opening Tecniques
1. State the importance of your topic
2. Starting STATEMENT!
3. Arouse suspense @ curiosity
4. Tell a STORY @ ANECDOTE
5. Ask a RHETORICAL question
6. Begin with a QUOTATION
It can be
6.1 add authority to a speech
6.2 amuse the audience
6.3 dramatize a speech point

7. Reference the occasion
- audience common interest
8. Humor
9. Audience participation
10. Demonstration
11. A reference to a historical event

AVOID
1. Acknowledging the amount of preparation
2. Avoid being dull and boring
3. Avoid delaying mention of the topic

CONCLUSION

A dynamic begining is essential for a successfull speech!