Life’s Grand Mosaic

The opening of your speech can make or break it.

It will determine whether your audience pays attention or tunes out after 10 minutes (or less).

To be successful the introduction needs to relate to the audience and show an understanding of the audience.

And it needs to be consistent with both the topic and tone of the speech.

The technique you use should help you to introduce the themes, ideas and subject of your speech.

Use one of the following techniques to grab your audience’s attention.

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Quotes are a powerful tool for public speakers. As Rudyard Kipling said:

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

However, quotes are often overused and misused.

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Here is my choice for the 8 best quote sites on the internet.

You should never be at a loss to find quotes for speeches, essays or presentations.

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There are many rhetorical techniques for public speakers. The following are amongst the easiest to understand and will immediately add to the power and influence of your speeches.

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