The only way to get comfortable in front of an audience is repetition, getting up there and speaking again and again, and being fully confident in the content of your speech," said the Speech and Communication Studies lecturer.
FIVE SPEECH STARTING DO’s
1. Use physical activity to get public attention. A theme related physical activity can help the audience generate a visual image of your topic. Often you can draw on that later in the speech. A speech on the importance of exercise could open with jumping jacks. A speech on child abuse could open with the speaker striking an object with great force.
2. Make a startling statement. Example… "Government officials in the United States have murdered 23 American citizens!" might open a speech opposing the death penalty. This type of opening can create a feeling of suspense and anticipation of the statement's justification.
3. Provide an apt quotation. In addition to framing the theme of the speech, you can generate credibility by demonstrating that you are familiar enough with the topic literature to have found such an appropriate quotation.
4. Tell a theme related joke. Humor isn't for everyone and it's a little risky if you aren't familiar with the audience, but nothing wins audiences as much as a good laugh.
5. Relate a common story. Most people give only a few formal public speeches in their lives, yet we all tell stories every day. Telling a story can be a comfortable and natural way to generate momentum for the rest of the speech.
FIVE SPEECH STARTING DON'Ts
1. Begin with "Hi, my name is" The sentences most likely to be remembered by the audience are the very first and the very last sentences you use.
2. Make a false start. Avoid apologies and tentative statements that can put your credibility in question. Some typical phrases to avoid are: "Well, here goes," "Where shall I start?" and "Can you hear me OK in the back?"
3. Use a rhetorical question. Typically they result in an awkward moment. Because the audience is unsure if a response is really desired by the speaker. This can erode your confidence.
4. If You want to be creative and innovative in attracting audience attention, but your opening should be consistent with your personality and with the tone of the rest of the speech.
5. Speaking areas are often crowded and nothing destroys credibility like tripping on the way to the front of your audience. This happens to someone famous every year.
FIVE SPEECH STARTING DO’s
1. Use physical activity to get public attention. A theme related physical activity can help the audience generate a visual image of your topic. Often you can draw on that later in the speech. A speech on the importance of exercise could open with jumping jacks. A speech on child abuse could open with the speaker striking an object with great force.
2. Make a startling statement. Example… "Government officials in the United States have murdered 23 American citizens!" might open a speech opposing the death penalty. This type of opening can create a feeling of suspense and anticipation of the statement's justification.
3. Provide an apt quotation. In addition to framing the theme of the speech, you can generate credibility by demonstrating that you are familiar enough with the topic literature to have found such an appropriate quotation.
4. Tell a theme related joke. Humor isn't for everyone and it's a little risky if you aren't familiar with the audience, but nothing wins audiences as much as a good laugh.
5. Relate a common story. Most people give only a few formal public speeches in their lives, yet we all tell stories every day. Telling a story can be a comfortable and natural way to generate momentum for the rest of the speech.
FIVE SPEECH STARTING DON'Ts
1. Begin with "Hi, my name is" The sentences most likely to be remembered by the audience are the very first and the very last sentences you use.
2. Make a false start. Avoid apologies and tentative statements that can put your credibility in question. Some typical phrases to avoid are: "Well, here goes," "Where shall I start?" and "Can you hear me OK in the back?"
3. Use a rhetorical question. Typically they result in an awkward moment. Because the audience is unsure if a response is really desired by the speaker. This can erode your confidence.
4. If You want to be creative and innovative in attracting audience attention, but your opening should be consistent with your personality and with the tone of the rest of the speech.
5. Speaking areas are often crowded and nothing destroys credibility like tripping on the way to the front of your audience. This happens to someone famous every year.
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