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1. Why is it important for speakers to prepare the introduction just as thoroughly as they
prepare the speech body?
2. List three functions of an effective introduction.
3. Explain why the introduction should be written after the speech body.
4. List at least three ways to gain audience attention.
5. Discuss the advantages of using quotations during an introduction.
6. Give an example of a rhetorical question used to introduce a speech.
7. Identify some potential drawbacks to polling audience members.
8. List three tips that a speaker should keep in mind when using humor in a speech.
9. How can a speaker express a genuine interest in the audience during the introduction?
10. Give an example of referring to the occasion in the introduction of a speech.
11. How can a speaker establish his or her credibility in an introduction?
12. Why is it so important for a speaker to use the introduction to establish the relevance of
the topic to the audience?
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