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Stir Emotions with Questions

As speakers, we want our audience to listen to us and EXPERIENCE what we are saying. Stir up emotions through questions!

Use Questions to stir emotions.

How about these, for starters?

Romantic

  • Do you recall your first kiss?
  • Do you recall your first crush?
  • Do you recall a romantic dinner?
  • Recall a favorite romantic movie.

Warm, Cozy, Fuzzy

  • Can you feel those warm cozy socks on your feet?
  • Can you feel wrapping your hands around a mug of fresh coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
  • Can you recall curling up with your favorite book besides the fireplace on a cold rainy day?
  • Can you recall curling up with your favorite pet on a cold night to watch a movie?
  • Can you recall snuggling next to your significant other while watching TV?

Sad or distressed

  • Do you recall your first rejection for a date or a job?
  • Do you recall a severe punishment as a child?
  • Do you recall losing a beloved pet?
  • Do you recall losing a dear friend or loved one?
  • Do you recall losing something of value?

Embarrassment

  • Recall a time when you felt embarrassment after putting your foot in your mouth
  • Have you ever asked a lady when she was due when she wasn’t pregnant?
  • Recall a time when you were embarrassed

Happy

  • Do you recall getting your driver’s license?
  • Do you recall owning your car?
  • Do you recall landing your first job?
  • Do you recall your first promotion?

Stir emotions through questions!

Questions are powerful! Questions should be one of your primary tools to make your presentation memorable by involving your audience.

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