How To Open/Close A Speech Flashcards

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Methods of Opening a Speech

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Joke
Quote
Story
Striking Fact
Statistic
Action
Vivid Illustration
Literary Technique
Personal Experience
Purpose
Statement of Topic
Rhetorical Question
Current Event
Compliment
Emotional Statement
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Functions of a Closing to a Speech

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A. Brings the speech together

B. Makes the audience remember the speech

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Methods of Closing a Speech

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Summary
Recapitulation
Striking Anecdote
Emotional Statement
Restate Theme
Quote
Literary Technique
Vivid Illustration/Action
Call Audience to Action
Rhetorical Question
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Functions of an Opening to a Speech

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A. Gain attention, curiosity, and interest
B. Reveals your topic
C. Flows to the body of the speech

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