Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech. |
True |
It is seldom a good idea to discuss the importance of your topic in the introduction of a speech. |
False |
The first thing you should do in the introduction of a speech is to reveal the topic. |
False |
A startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic. |
True |
A rhetorical question is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud. |
True |
When you use a rhetorical question to gain attention in a speech introduction, you should state the question, pause a moment, and then give the answer. |
False |
Opening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gain the attention of your audience. |
False |
A story is an effective way to get the interest and attention of the audience, regardless of how well the story is delivered. |
False |
Using visual aids is an acceptable method of gaining attention in the introduction of a speech. |
True |
The best way to gain the audience’s attention and interest in a speech introduction usually depends on the topic, the audience, and the occasion. |
True |
If your topic is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction. |
False |
It is usually a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners already know it. |
True |
Credibility is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. |
True |
Establishing credibility is an important function of a speech introduction. |
True |
One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know the source of your expertise. |
True |
Goodwill is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. |
False |
Goodwill is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. |
True |
Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of a persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech. |
True |
Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of an informative speech than in the introduction of a persuasive speech. |
False |
Establishing goodwill is especially necessary in the introduction of a speech presented to a hostile audience. |
True |
One function of a preview statement is to signal that the body of the speech is about to begin. |
True |
The preview statement is usually the last component of an introduction and serves as a bridge to the body of the speech. |
True |
A preview statement is usually necessary in the introduction even when a speaker is addressing an audience that is well-informed about the topic. |
True |
The preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be discussed in the body. |
True |
Under normal circumstances, the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech. |
True |
As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech. |
False |
Under normal circumstances, you should work out the exact wording of your introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech. |
True |
As your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can boost a speaker’s confidence. |
True |
Your introduction will have the greatest impact if you begin to speak the moment you reach the front of the room. |
False |
One function of a speech conclusion is to establish the credibility of the speaker. |
False |
Arousing the curiosity of the audience is one of the major functions of a speech conclusion discussed in your textbook. |
False |
It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as "in conclusion." |
False |
The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as "In conclusion." |
False |
A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending. |
True |
A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending. |
False |
The crescendo conclusion is essentially a matter of the speaker getting louder and louder as the speech comes to an end. |
False |
The conclusion of Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" is a good example of a crescendo ending. |
True |
A dissolve ending is a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. |
True |
One function of a speech conclusion is to reinforce the speaker’s central idea. |
True |
It is overly repetitious to restate the central idea in the conclusion of a speech. |
False |
Using a quotation is one of the most common and effective ways to conclude a speech. |
True |
When concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to refer back to ideas mentioned in the introduction. |
False |
Referring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity. |
True |
The conclusion should normally comprise about 5 to 10 percent of a speech. |
True |
The conclusion should normally make up about 25 percent of a speech. |
False |
According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effec-tive way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the lectern is |
d. looking directly at the audience without saying a word. |
Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction? |
e. b and c only |
Which of the following is a major objective of a speech introduction? |
a. Reveal the topic. |
All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except |
b. Support your main points. |
Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction? |
d. all of the above |
Which of the following would you be most likely to find in a well-constructed speech introduction? |
b. a preview statement |
Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction? |
d. a startling statement |
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction? |
a. a credibility statement |
Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction? |
e. an internal summary |
Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always |
c. relate the topic to the audience. |
When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually |
d. all of the above. |
When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually |
e. a and c only. |
__________ is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. |
e. Credibility |
According to your textbook, __________ is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. |
a. goodwill |
When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction of your speech. |
e. establish goodwill toward the audience |
According to your textbook, a speaker who attempts to establish goodwill in the introduction of a speech is aiming to convince the audience that she or he |
b. has the best interests of the audience in mind. |
Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) __________ speech. |
c. persuasive |
When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to |
b. establish credibility and goodwill. |
When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of |
e. gaining the attention of the audience. |
Which of the following is least likely to gain the attention and interest of the audience? |
c. a lengthy quotation |
According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually |
c. previews the main points in the body. |
When you need to make sure an audience has the information necessary to understand the body of your speech, your preview statement in the introduction might include a |
a. definition. |
If you were giving an informative speech to your classmates on the subject of photokinesis, you would probably include a __________ in your introduction. |
e. definition |
24. As your textbook explains, when preparing a speech introduction, you should usually |
b. make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech. |
What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech introductions? |
e. Make your introduction no more than 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech. |
26. To prepare an effective speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you |
d. all of the above. |
When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you |
e. a and b only. |
When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you |
a. keep an eye out for introductory material as you research your speech. |
When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually |
c. complete the introduction after the body of the speech. |
The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is |
d. after you prepare the body of the speech. |
According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is |
d. after you prepare the body of the speech. |
Molly began her speech as follows: |
e. a and c only |
Paul began his speech as follows: |
b. relating the topic to the audience |
Leung began the introduction of his informative speech with these words: |
c. gain the attention of the audience |
Tobias began his informative speech by saying: |
b. arousing the curiosity of the audience |
If a real estate developer were speaking to a group of citizens opposed to the creation of a shopping center in their neighborhood, the most important objective of her or his in-troduction would probably be to |
e. create goodwill with the audience. |
If Robert Downey Jr. were to deliver a speech about the future of medical care in the United States, his main task in the introduction of his speech would probably be to |
a. establish credibility. |
If Natalie Portman were to deliver a speech on international diplomacy, her main task in the introduction would be to |
d. establish her credibility on the topic. |
The following passage from a speech introduction is an example of __________ . |
d. establishing the speaker’s credibility |
In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Terrance mentioned that he works part-time at a camera shop and has had some of his pictures printed in the newspaper. By sharing this information with his audience, Terrance was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction? |
e. establish credibility |
In the introduction of his speech on the Special Olympics, Mason mentioned that he had attended the events last year to cheer on a family friend who was competing in some races. Sharing this information with the audience helped Mason achieve which goal of a speech introduction? |
d. establishing credibility |
According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) __________ . |
c. credibility statement |
In the introduction of her speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction? |
b. establish credibility |
According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) __________ . |
c. preview statement |
Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement? |
a. preview the body |
According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) __________ . |
a. preview statement |
According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) __________ . |
a. preview statement |
What does your textbook say about preparing an effective speech conclusion? |
e. a and c only |
According to your textbook, which of the following statements about speech conclusions is true? |
d. All four methods of reinforcing the central idea can be combined in a single conclusion. |
What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech conclusions? |
d. Make your conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech. |
As explained in your textbook, the two major functions of a speech conclusion are to |
d. signal the end of the speech and reinforce the speaker’s central idea. |
The conclusion of a speech is an appropriate time to |
b. reinforce your listeners’ commitment to the central idea. |
Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to reinforce the central idea in a speech conclusion? |
d. all of the above |
Which of the following does your textbook mention as a means of reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of a speech? |
a. End with a quotation. |
Referring back to your introduction in the conclusion of your speech is recommended as a way to |
d. give the speech psychological unity. |
Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to reinforce the central idea in a speech conclusion? |
b. Refer back to the introduction. |
Dale started his speech on financial planning with a story about his cousin Mike’s bankruptcy hearing. In the conclusion, Dale gave an update on Mike’s current financial condition. According to your textbook, referring to the introduction in the conclusion is a way to |
d. give the speech psychological unity. |
According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also |
e. signal the end of the speech. |
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? |
d. a reference to the introduction |
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? |
b. a reference to the introduction |
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? |
e. a restatement of the central idea |
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion? |
c. a provocative quotation |
Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech conclusion? |
c. a statement to arouse curiosity |
Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech conclusion? |
a. a credibility statement |
According to your textbook, a(n) __________ ending is a conclusion that builds force until reaching a peak of power and intensity. |
a. crescendo |
The conclusion of Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech is an example of a |
c. crescendo ending. |
According to your textbook, when a speaker concludes a speech by fading out on an emotional note, she or he is using a __________ ending. |
d. dissolve |
In her persuasive speech, Josina concluded with the following statement: |
d. appeal to action |
A(n) __________ is most appropriate in the conclusion of a persuasive speech. |
a. appeal to action |
An appeal to action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) __________ speech. |
e. persuasive |
What are the four major objectives of a speech introduction? |
a. Get the attention and interest of the audience. b. Reveal the topic of the speech. c. Establish the speaker’s credibility and goodwill. d. Preview the body of the speech. |
When you use a _______________ question in the introduction of a speech, you expect the audience to answer mentally rather than out loud. |
rhetorical |
According to your textbook, no matter what other methods of gaining attention you use in a speech introduction, you should always _______________ . |
relate the topic to the audience |
Establishing _______________ in a speech introduction is a matter of getting your audience to perceive you as qualified to speak on the topic. |
credibility |
The _______________ provides a lead-in from the introduction to the body of the speech. |
preview statement |
A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body is called a _______________ statement. |
preview |
The two major functions of a speech conclusion are to _______________ and to _______________ . |
signal the end of the speech reinforce the central idea |
One way to let an audience know that you are coming to the end of a speech is by saying something like "In conclusion." Another way is by your manner of ______________ . |
delivery |
When you use a(n) _______________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity in the conclusion. |
crescendo |
List six methods you can use to gain the attention and interest of an audience in the introduction of a speech. |
The textbook discusses seven methods: 1. Relate the topic to the audience. 2. State the importance of the topic. 3. Startle the audience. 4. Arouse the curiosity of the audience. 5. Question the audience. 6. Begin with a quotation. 7. Tell a story The textbook also mentions five additional methods: 1. Refer to the occasion. 2. Invite audience participation. 3. Use audio equipment or visual aids. 4. Relate to a previous speaker. 5. Beging with humor. |
The four methods discussed in the text for reinforcing the central idea in a speech conclusion are: |
a. summarize the main points b. end with a quotation c. make a dramatic statement d. refer to the introduction |
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