Question 1

The recency effect refers to the support material you researched most recently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The bookend method of concluding a presentation requires that you summarize the key points of the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to your textbook, conclusions should

Accepted Answer

A) be short, sweet, and serious. 
B) be poetic, personal, and profound. 
C) be funny and fast. 
D) be memorable, clear, and brief. 
E) be focused, topical, and time-tested. 
A) be short, sweet, and serious. 
B) be poetic, personal, and profound. 
C) be funny and fast. 
D) be memorable, clear, and brief. 
E) be focused, topical, and time-tested.

Question 4

Which of the following introductory methods is not discussed in the textbook??

Accepted Answer

A) Tell a story. 
B) Ask a question. 
C) Use an interesting example or story. 
D) Ask a question 
E) Refer to a friend who gave you the idea for the topic.. 
A) Tell a story. 
B) Ask a question. 
C) Use an interesting example or story. 
D) Ask a question 
E) Refer to a friend who gave you the idea for the topic..

Question 5

An effective introduction can achieve many goals such as focusing audience attention, connecting to your audience, putting you in your presentation, setting the emotional tone, and previewing your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is/are tips for starting strong?

Accepted Answer

A) Plan the beginning at the end. 
B) Don't apologize. 
C) Avoid using "My speech is about…." 
D) Don't overpromise. 
E) All of the above 
A) Plan the beginning at the end. 
B) Don't apologize. 
C) Avoid using "My speech is about…." 
D) Don't overpromise. 
E) All of the above

Question 7

You can end a presentation effectively by summarizing, quoting someone, telling a story, calling for action, or sharing your personal feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the textbook, it is always a good idea to begin a presentation with a joke in order to relax the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The power of first impressions is described as

Accepted Answer

A) the recency effect. 
B) the primacy effect. 
C) the lasting effect. 
D) the impressionistic effect. 
E) the causal effect. 
A) the recency effect. 
B) the primacy effect. 
C) the lasting effect. 
D) the impressionistic effect. 
E) the causal effect.

Question 10

What type of conclusion is used by Steve Jobs in the conclusion of his commencement address at Stanford University in 2005?
Stewart [Brand] and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

Accepted Answer

A) Summarize. 
B) Call for action. 
C) Quote someone. 
D) Ask a question. 
E) Bookend. 
A) Summarize. 
B) Call for action. 
C) Quote someone. 
D) Ask a question. 
E) Bookend.

Question 11

When planning your introduction, do not apologize to your audience and do not overpromise what your presentation will deliver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Calling for action is one of the most challenging and effective ways to end a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In order to be sure that the audience understands what your speech is going to cover, it is wise to begin by saying, “My speech is about….”

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One way to begin a presentation is to address audience concerns and needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ending your presentation with the technique you used to begin it is called

Accepted Answer

A) the bookends method. 
B) the bookmarks method. 
C) the cataloging method. 
D) the reverse-introduction method. 
E) the reaching-out/reaching-in method. 
A) the bookends method. 
B) the bookmarks method. 
C) the cataloging method. 
D) the reverse-introduction method. 
E) the reaching-out/reaching-in method.

Question 16

Gaining an audience’s attention is best achieved by

Accepted Answer

A) using "shock tactics." 
B) telling a joke to break the ice. 
C) relating your topic and purpose to the audience. 
D) previewing your key points. 
E) all of the above. 
A) using "shock tactics." 
B) telling a joke to break the ice. 
C) relating your topic and purpose to the audience. 
D) previewing your key points. 
E) all of the above.

Question 17

What method is used in the following conclusion of Ronald Reagan’s acceptance speech at the 1980 Republic National Convention?
I’ll confess that I’ve been a little afraid to suggest what I’m going to suggest. I’m more afraid not to. Can we begin our crusade joined together in a moment of silent prayer? (pause) God bless America.

Accepted Answer

A) Summarize. 
B) Use a quotation. 
C) Tell a story. 
D) Call for action. 
E) Use a presentation aid. 
A) Summarize. 
B) Use a quotation. 
C) Tell a story. 
D) Call for action. 
E) Use a presentation aid.

Question 18

In the introduction of a presentation, the most important  goal is to focus the audience’s attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you develop a powerful and highly successful introduction with one audience, you do not need to modify it for different audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Language and delivery affect the emotional tone of an introduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The recency effect refers to the support material you researched most recently.

The bookend method of concluding a presentation requires that you summarize the key points of the presentation.

According to your textbook, conclusions should

Which of the following introductory methods is not discussed in the textbook??

An effective introduction can achieve many goals such as focusing audience attention, connecting to your audience, putting you in your presentation, setting the emotional tone, and previewing your message.

Which of the following is/are tips for starting strong?

You can end a presentation effectively by summarizing, quoting someone, telling a story, calling for action, or sharing your personal feelings.

According to the textbook, it is always a good idea to begin a presentation with a joke in order to relax the audience.

The power of first impressions is described as

When planning your introduction, do not apologize to your audience and do not overpromise what your presentation will deliver.

Calling for action is one of the most challenging and effective ways to end a presentation.

In order to be sure that the audience understands what your speech is going to cover, it is wise to begin by saying, “My speech is about….”

One way to begin a presentation is to address audience concerns and needs.

Ending your presentation with the technique you used to begin it is called

Gaining an audience’s attention is best achieved by

In the introduction of a presentation, the most important goal is to focus the audience’s attention.

If you develop a powerful and highly successful introduction with one audience, you do not need to modify it for different audiences.

Language and delivery affect the emotional tone of an introduction.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 10: Introductions Anconclusions

The recency effect refers to the support material you researched most recently.

The bookend method of concluding a presentation requires that you summarize the key points of the presentation.

According to your textbook, conclusions should

Which of the following introductory methods is not discussed in the textbook??

An effective introduction can achieve many goals such as focusing audience attention, connecting to your audience, putting you in your presentation, setting the emotional tone, and previewing your message.

Which of the following is/are tips for starting strong?

You can end a presentation effectively by summarizing, quoting someone, telling a story, calling for action, or sharing your personal feelings.

According to the textbook, it is always a good idea to begin a presentation with a joke in order to relax the audience.

The power of first impressions is described as

When planning your introduction, do not apologize to your audience and do not overpromise what your presentation will deliver.

Calling for action is one of the most challenging and effective ways to end a presentation.

In order to be sure that the audience understands what your speech is going to cover, it is wise to begin by saying, “My speech is about….”

One way to begin a presentation is to address audience concerns and needs.

Ending your presentation with the technique you used to begin it is called

Gaining an audience’s attention is best achieved by

In the introduction of a presentation, the most important goal is to focus the audience’s attention.

If you develop a powerful and highly successful introduction with one audience, you do not need to modify it for different audiences.

Language and delivery affect the emotional tone of an introduction.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters