COMM 1100 - Johnson - Fall 2012   Tags: johnson_informative_speech  

The introduction sets the tone of the entire speech. The introduction should be brief and to-the-point as it accomplishes these several important tasks. Typically, there are six main components of an effective introduction. To read about these components, click on the list below:

• Attention Getters

• Thesis Statement

• Audience Adaptation

• Credibility Statement

• Preview the Main Points

• Transition to the Body

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