List five purposes of the introduction and provide a method for accomplishing each purpose

What will be an ideal response?


1) Get the audience's attention—use an illustration, a startling fact or statistic, a quotation, humor, a question, etc. 2) Give the audience a reason to listen—tell your listeners how the topic directly relates to them. 3) Introduce the subject—present your central idea to your audience. 4) Establish your credibility—offer your credentials. Tell your listeners about your commitment to the topic. 5) Preview main ideas—tell your audience what you are going to tell them.

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