How do you start a speech??

Question

Im writing an election speech for school tomorrow but i dont know how to start it???

Ideas please

:) xx thanks in advance

Answer 1

You usually start a speech with a welcome to your audience, and then go on to introduce yourself with a brief explanation as to what your speech is about.  In your case, being for a school election, i would tend to keep it rather informal and friendly.  Aim to catch, and hold, their attention - humour is always a good way.  Last, but not least - DON'T make it too long or you will bore your audience!!

Good Luck, and don't stress over it too much!

Answer 2

How to Start a Speech

Do's and Don'ts

A speech’s introduction is its most important part.

If you lose your audience in the first 15 seconds to 2 minutes, you might as well pack your bags and go home. You’ll never – or almost never – regain their attention.  

Here are some tips to help you get through the first few moments of your speech:

Do Memorize your First Sentence

For the first 10 seconds or so of any speech your mind is doing its best to fight off an anxiety attack. It’s not the time to be creative. Write out your first sentence or two. And memorize it. (By the time you’ve made it through those first daunting moments, your mind will begin to function again.)

Don't Start with a Joke

Unless you’re a gifted comic, the chances of getting an audience to laugh at a joke right at the start are miniscule. Why invite disaster? Making some self-deprecating, humorous remark, on the other hand, is a great way to begin. (You can, if appropriate, tell a joke later in your presentation, after the audience has warmed up to you.)

Don't Waste Time with Pleasantries

Winston Churchill called opening pleasantries “banalities.” Don’t tell the audience how happy you are to be speaking to them. Don’t tell them what a great group of people they are. Don’t acknowledge the dignitaries in the audience. It all sounds like so much hooey. (You can make similar comments later in your speech when they’ll sound more sincere.)

Do Jump Right In

Tell a story. Make a startling assertion. Ask a provocative question. Cite a brief quote or outrageous statistic. Whatever you do, just do it. Don’t introduce your introduction.

Don't Apologize

“I’m sorry I didn’t have more time to prepare.” “Please excuse me, I’m not a very good speaker.” “I hope you’ll overlook my nervousness.” Apologies are either an insult to the audience or an invitation not to be taken seriously. Don’t put yourself and your insecurities up front. Focus instead on the audience and on your message.

The time and effort you put into crafting a powerful opening – whichever strategy you choose – will pay off. It will win you the audience’s attention, respect, and goodwill. And it will make you feel more confident.

Answer 3

Hi there, start by introducing yourself and what you are doing, then outline what you plan to achieve in your speech, then get into it. It's best to start in a light-hearted way, maybe with a joke or a metaphor. For example, if your election speech is about being school president or something, you could start by saying, "Hi, my name is *whatever your name is* and if you vote for me, then I'll make sure we don't have to make speeches in front of the class anymore..." Poor example I know, but with any luck you get the idea? Hope I've helped.

Answer 4

Something that will catch people's attention from the start.

"Vote for me because I'm cute"  would be quite unexpected.

Answer 5

How exciting! But the speech is tomorrow? You've left it a bit late. :3

Anyway, the best way to start it would be something that grabs the audience's attention. And to especially say this part with the utmost confidence.

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