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Informative Speech Preparation Outline Template TITLE: Do superstitions affect peoples lives? GENERAL PURPOSE: To inform SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To go over the superstitions of the world and to see how it affects the life of an individual INTRODUCTION I. (Attention getter): There are various superstitions throughout the world that people hear, but what exactly makes a superstition? II. (Specific purpose statement): The definition of a superstition and its importance (Audience relevancy): Ever wonder why people’s skin crawl when they cross a black cat. Or what about the reason people are so afraid of walking under a ladder. III. IV. (Credibility Statement): Statistical evidence supporting my claim about superstitions V. (Preview of main points – Central Idea): I would state different superstitions and debunk them (Connective: Write out the connective using a complete sentence ) BODY Main point 1: Friday the 13th is thought of as the unluckiest day of the year. I. Subpoint 1: here are over 21 million people affected by this in the United States alone. A. i. Sub-subpoint 1: Many people will avoid driving and ships will not sail.
Main point 2 : One of the sadder and more pathetic superstitions is the belief that a certain small, furry animal is possessed by evil spirits. II. Subpoint 1 : Just because of the color of its fur, people will see a black cat and try to get as far away from it as possible. A. i. Sub-subpoint 1: elaboration of the subpoint B. Subpoint 2: Supernatural connection Transition: Id like to move on to my next point Main point 3 : bad luck caused by walking underneath a ladder is a popular superstition. The rational consequence is that tools can be unintentionally dropped onto someone under the ladder. III. Subpoint 1 : It was simply an old work-safety precaution that developed into a full-blown superstition. A. i. Sub-subpoint 1 : How the superstition came to be ii. Sub-subpoint 2 : How it has changed over the years B. Subpoint 2 : How superstitions change over time i. Sub-subpoint 1 : Cultural factors ii. Sub-subpoint 2 : Modernization Connective: In conclusion… CONCLUSION I. (Signpost): Recapping on the previous topics that I’ve discussed II. (Review main points): Briefly summarize main points III. (Capstone statement): Superstitions are what you make of them, don’t let it control how you live your life Audience Analysis: With the information provided via the survey that was sent out. I have come to the conclusion that most people have been introduced to superstitions at a young age. Also, almost half of the people I surveyed said that their superstition came true. With a numerous of superstitions that have been passed down to them via word of mouth and culture. According to the data 48% of people believe in superstitions somewhat likely.