<p> Introductions</p><p>A. Rhetorical Question-A type of introduction used to gain the audience’s curiosity</p><p>EX. How many people will be diagnosed as HIV positive this year? (Broad Question)</p><p>How many of those will develop full blown AIDS? (Specific Question)</p><p>Will you be related to one of these people? (Personal Question) MUST HAVE THE WORD YOU</p><p>The AIDS epidemic is one that is reaching every home and family in America. This is an issue we all need to be concerned with. (Relate to audience)</p><p>Today I will look at the effects HIV has had on American Society (Thesis Statement)</p><p>First, I will explore how the HIV virus began. Second, I will show how HIV has spread and finally the effects of HIV on our society. (Preview)</p><p>B. Statistical- using outstanding data to startle your audience</p><p>EX. Schizophrenia accounts for about one third of hospital patients in this country. (Statistic)</p><p>This illness is affecting us in a quiet yet vehement manner and has very few warning signs. (Relate to audience)</p><p>The cost of schizophrenia in regards to health care is exorbitant (Thesis Statement)</p><p>First, let’s look at what schizophrenia is. Second, the treatments for this illness and finally the real cost of this disease. (Preview) C. Anecdote- A short personal story that ties the selection to your credibility</p><p>EX. When I was nine I put a marble in my ear...... (Anecdote)</p><p>I know none of you have ever done anything that stupid? (Relate to audience)</p><p>As children we do things that we think we will not be held accountable for. (Thesis Statement)</p><p>First, let’s explore how children think. Second, current factors that mold children’s thinking and finally why kids today think they are not accountable for their actions. (Preview)</p><p>D. Famous Quote- using a quote you give audience recognition on a different plane rather than literature</p><p>EX. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. (Quote along with who made it and where it was made )</p><p>With all of today’s societal ills we must give back to our prosperous land. (Relate to audience)</p><p>Volunteerism is a way for us to pay back to our great nation (Thesis Statement)</p><p>First, let’s examine what volunteerism is. Second, discover creative ways to volunteer and finally why volunteerism is so important. (Preview)</p><p>List of ACTION words:</p><p>Examine Explore Share</p><p>Develop Experience Remember</p><p>Understand Delve See Comprehend</p>