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by Logan Scisco
Transitions are an important element in an extemporaneous speech. They serve as the glue to unite the different elements of your structure. Without transitions, you cannot easily move from your introduction, between your points, or to your conclusion. You would also struggle in getting the audience to follow your internal structure. While it is possible to resort to generic transitions like “First….” and “Second…”, this topic brief will discuss ways that you can make your transitions unique and meaningful.