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Learning Objectives
- Use the parts of a speech to create an effective speech format.
All speeches are comprised of three sections or parts. The introduction, the body, and the conclusion. The following video will overview these parts before we get into the specifics about creating these parts in the following readings.
Key Takeaways
- Every successful speech has an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- The introduction grabs the audience’s attention and orients them to your central message.
- The body of the speech develops your ideas with supporting material.
- The conclusion wraps up your speech content by summarizing and leaving the audience with a memorable thought.
