It is easier to grab the initial attention of an audience than to maintain that attention throughout a lengthy speech.

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Research has shown that the initial moments of a speech are critical in capturing the audience's attention. However, maintaining the audience's attention throughout a lengthy speech requires a skilled speaker who is able to keep the audience engaged with interesting and relevant content, clear organization, and effective delivery.

It Is Easier to Grab the Initial Attention of an Audience