An Introduction Speech
George L. Settlemier Professor Paul Evans COMM 111 February 5th, 2023 General Purpose: Informative Speech Specific Purpose: An introduction to who I am for my peers. Central Idea: Who I am is a blend of my past, present and hopes for the future. Introduction: I stand before you today with reflections on myself. Who am I? I am a piece of a family, a history I hold dear. I am a student on the cusp of grasping everything I need for success. I am a scholar, a connoisseur of the arts, one who cherishes every word they read. 1. My name is a family name, passed down from father to son since as early as 1631, maybe earlier but who knows. a) George - Meaning “Earth Worker” in Greek and latin. It is a definition my family has taken to their likeness for hundreds of years across multiple continents. To farm, to work, to thrive in peace. b) In his research about the Zettelmeier settlers, Harry E Wilson states that the land they first...