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Student Resource
Gamble, The Public Speaking Playbook, 2nd Edition
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Discussion Questions
Chapter 11: Introducing Your Speech
1. Why is it advised to create the introduction after the conclusion has been crafted?
2. Evaluate the overall quality of the introduction for the first speech that you presented in
this course.
3. Select a speech that you believe successfully achieved the speaker’s goals. What did the
speaker do effectively in the introduction to establish rapport with the audience?
4. What advice would you offer a speaker who is seeking ways to successfully introduce a
controversial topic to a hostile or neutral audience?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using quotations and stories to capture the
audience’s attention in the introduction?
6. How will you attempt to demonstrate your credibility in the introduction of your next
speech?
7. How can a speaker utilize physical appearance to capture the audience’s attention and
establish his or her credibility?
