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1	Speech Format
2	The Introduction The introduction of a speech is very similar to an introductory paragraph. Grab the listeners attention Introduce the topic and importance of the topic Preview the main ideas of discussion through a verbal outline (state your thesis)
3	Audience Attention Question the audience Make them curious Have them use their imagination Promise something benificial Make them laugh (be sure your joke or pun is really funny) Energize your audience Compliment your audience
4	The Body of the Speech This is were you must add the content to your speech. You have the audience attention They know you topic and the importance They know your main points through the verbal outline (thesis) Build on the three or more main points that you discussed in your verbal outline. These should be full and complete topics that build the speech. No random thoughts and scattered ideas. Transition each main point as you would a body paragraph in a paper.
5	The Conclusion Restate the main ideas or your verbal outline Summarize your speech and the highlights Wrap it up with some words or wisdom or a purpose for the speech Say “Thank You” to the audience.
6	Thank You!