Study Questions

  1. How does the introduction of a speech compare to the introduction in an essay?
     
  2. Name and describe the functions of a speech introduction.
     
  3. Name and describe the techniques that can be used to capture the audience’s attention in the introduction.
     
  4. What are some strategies that a speaker can use to establish credibility?
     
  5. What are the pitfalls that can adversely affect an introduction?  How can a speaker avoid these pitfalls when preparing an introduction?
     
  6. Why is it important for a speaker to preview the main points in the introduction?