The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. – Dionysius of Halicarnassus Students of persuasive speech learn a skill, a craft, and an art. Contents come and go; speaking effectively is an ...

Speeches are a powerful way of expressing your ideas to others. When writing a speech, you need to think carefully about how you structure it to make sure it is easy for listeners to follow. In order ...