Informative Speech
Topic: Madame Tussauds
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my classmates and professor about a popular tourist attraction, Madame Tussauds.
1. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Imagine! Getting your picture taken standing next to your favorite celebrity such as, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Jimmy Fallon, or Eli Manning.
B. Credibility Statement: While living in London, I had my picture
Take of me standing next to Queen Elizabeth and Michael Jackson, to name a few.
C. Audience Relevance Statement: I have always loved site seeing and dreamed of someday meeting some of my favorite idols, as I am sure you have too.
D. Preview Statement: In my story of me meeting Queen Elizabeth and Michael Jackson, I failed to …show more content…
(Link: Now that we have learned a little bit about Marie, let’s discuss what Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum is all about.)
B. Madame Tussauds’
a. While the wax figures were originally created as a visual narrative of events in a time where television and newspapers did not exist, todays wax figures are of celebrities and are merely for entertainment purposes (Berridge 121).
b. While some of Madame Tussauds’ original work is still on display in
London, they continue to regularly add wax figures that reflect modern-day public opinion as well as popular celebrities.
c. Currently there are twenty-one locations around the world, each one catering to that particular country’s culture therefore creating a one of a kind experience.
(Link: Let’s focus on two of our very own local Madame Tussauds’ Museums and see what they have to offer) C. Local Exhibit I – Washington, D.C. a. One of the local museums is located in Washington, D.C.
b. As you might have expected, this particular location has a large exhibit containing all fourty-four U.S. Presidents. They also have popular political figures such as, Hillary Clinton, Malcom X,
Topic: Madame Tussauds
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my classmates and professor about a popular tourist attraction, Madame Tussauds.
1. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Imagine! Getting your picture taken standing next to your favorite celebrity such as, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Jimmy Fallon, or Eli Manning.
B. Credibility Statement: While living in London, I had my picture
Take of me standing next to Queen Elizabeth and Michael Jackson, to name a few.
C. Audience Relevance Statement: I have always loved site seeing and dreamed of someday meeting some of my favorite idols, as I am sure you have too.
D. Preview Statement: In my story of me meeting Queen Elizabeth and Michael Jackson, I failed to …show more content…
(Link: Now that we have learned a little bit about Marie, let’s discuss what Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum is all about.)
B. Madame Tussauds’
a. While the wax figures were originally created as a visual narrative of events in a time where television and newspapers did not exist, todays wax figures are of celebrities and are merely for entertainment purposes (Berridge 121).
b. While some of Madame Tussauds’ original work is still on display in
London, they continue to regularly add wax figures that reflect modern-day public opinion as well as popular celebrities.
c. Currently there are twenty-one locations around the world, each one catering to that particular country’s culture therefore creating a one of a kind experience.
(Link: Let’s focus on two of our very own local Madame Tussauds’ Museums and see what they have to offer) C. Local Exhibit I – Washington, D.C. a. One of the local museums is located in Washington, D.C.
b. As you might have expected, this particular location has a large exhibit containing all fourty-four U.S. Presidents. They also have popular political figures such as, Hillary Clinton, Malcom X,