I gave an application final in my public speaking class. One of the questions asked them to write a complete, 5-part introduction for a speech topic of their choice. Here is my favorite entry:
This speech is given in Florida with an Australian accent
Attention catcher: Close your eyes and imagine this. It is a hot day outside and you want to cool down. You decide that the best way to do this would be to jump in the pool. You put on your swim suit and run to the pool, just before heading in you realize that there is a large crocodile lurking in your waters!
Listener Relevance: This sort of thing happens to 8 out of 10 families living in Florida who have a pool.
Credibility: I know just how often it happens because I'm the one they call when they want that croc out of their pool.
Thesis: Today, I'm going to let you how you can protect yourself during these hot days of summer.
Preview: In order to do this I will tell you about how to prevent crocodiles from coming into your pool, what to do when they do come into your pool, and I will teach you how to properly wrestle a monster croc!
Never in all my years teaching have I heard the words "properly wrestle a monster croc".
Moments like these assure me that I have chosen the right career!
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