COMM212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Rhetorical Question

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Communication
• Course: COMM212
• Professor: Miriam Villalobos

Document Summary

Introductions and conclusions are the most important part of a speech. Conclusion is the last opportunity to get your message across. Attention getter - make them want to listen. Whichever you choose, must relate to your overall idea. Tell your audience why they should care about this topic. If you cannot justify why they should listen, they probably wont. Should be no more than a statement or 2 at most. Explains why you are qualified to speak on this topic. Usually accompanied by mentioning experience or expertise you have on a given topic. Be careful not to overexaggerate your knowledge or experience. Thesis: a carefully worded one-sentence encapsulation of exactly what. Thesis: a carefully worded one-sentence encapsulation of exactly what you will cover in your speech. Should be the anchor of your speech ** Your thesis states where you are headed, and the preview explains how you will get there. Should be easy for the audience to follow.