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Strong Starts & Creative Closes

Published on Apr 25, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Strategies for Starting

How to Hook an Audience

1. Be Contrary

Contradicting a widely-held belief

2. Quote Pop Culture

start with a catchy catchphrase

3. Imagination

tell a story or paint a picture
Photo by Ricky Justus

Select Your Starter

  • contrast
  • quotation
  • imagination
Photo by Magic Madzik

Closing Commentary

Creating a Memorable Ending

1. Circle Back

connect the beginning to the end
Photo by tanakawho

2. Inspire

call the audience to action

3. Restate

end with a powerful image

Create Your Closing

  • connect
  • inspire
  • restate