5.2: Writing the Introduction
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A speech’s introduction and conclusion are important parts of the presentation because your listeners are more likely to remember the first and last items they hear than the items in between. Listeners are more likely to remember the beginning and ending of your speech than what you say in the body. The introduction and conclusion are also important because of the need for listeners to grasp your goal and main points quickly as they listen to your speech and to remember them after you have finished.