Introductions Get the audience's attention. Startling Statistics Quotations from Credible Sources Stories and Anecdotes Parables Myths and Legends Compelling Questions Humor? 2. State the relevance of your topic. 3. Make your topic and the purpose of your speech clear to the audience. 3. Preview the body of the speech. Conclusions 1. Review the main points of the speech. 2. "Round Off" the speech.