Section D 16. What did the speaker talk about last time? The ____________________ of an oral presentation. 17. What does the speaker want to talk about today? The ____________________ of a presentation. 18. What does a typical presentation consist of? The beginning, ____________________________. 19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part according to the speaker? Because it is the ___________________________________________. 20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation? It can draw ________________________________ and set the proper tone.