To get your audience's attention when you open your speech:
- Startling - give a startling statement (e.g., "Every day you are losing control of more and more of your life.")
- Storytelling - tell a personal story that is relevant to your audience
- Action - get your audience to do something (e.g., "Raise your hand if...")
- Thinking - get your audience thinking about your speech (e.g., "Imagine you are...")
- Pausing - pause before starting your speech
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