Question 1

A good conclusion can rescue a poorly prepared speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What are the two functions of a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A strong conclusion serves to signal the end of the speech and helps your listeners remember the speech.

Question 3

In concluding a speech by proposing a solution to a problem, the speaker must consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  the audience's response to bringing up the subject. 
B)  the causal analysis of the problem being solved. 
C)  finding out if anyone does anything about it. 
D)  whether the proposal warrants more discussion. 
E)  whose fault it is that the problem is occurring. 
A)  the audience's response to bringing up the subject. 
B)  the causal analysis of the problem being solved. 
C)  finding out if anyone does anything about it. 
D)  whether the proposal warrants more discussion. 
E)  whose fault it is that the problem is occurring. D

Question 4

In concluding a speech, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  ask one final question and give a powerful answer. 
B)  make sure listeners are knowledgeable and satisfied. 
C)  put a surprising remark in the very last sentence. 
D)  remind listeners that your message is important. 
E)  thank listeners for their attention to your message. 
A)  ask one final question and give a powerful answer. 
B)  make sure listeners are knowledgeable and satisfied. 
C)  put a surprising remark in the very last sentence. 
D)  remind listeners that your message is important. 
E)  thank listeners for their attention to your message.

Question 5

A good conclusion gently tapers off at the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Restating your thesis in the conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A)  is an exact, word-for-word repetition of your thesis statement. 
B)  reminds listeners of the major purpose or goal of the speech. 
C)  signals your steadfast, unshakable commitment to your beliefs. 
D)  tells the audience you have stayed on message consistently. 
E)  will most likely be boring to even the most interested listeners. 
A)  is an exact, word-for-word repetition of your thesis statement. 
B)  reminds listeners of the major purpose or goal of the speech. 
C)  signals your steadfast, unshakable commitment to your beliefs. 
D)  tells the audience you have stayed on message consistently. 
E)  will most likely be boring to even the most interested listeners.

Question 7

The conclusion of your speech is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the best place to thank your audience for listening. 
B)  the last chance you have to drive home your ideas. 
C)  an opportunity to add any last-minute comments. 
D)  where you present the most important information. 
E)  where you present the most memorable information. 
A)  the best place to thank your audience for listening. 
B)  the last chance you have to drive home your ideas. 
C)  an opportunity to add any last-minute comments. 
D)  where you present the most important information. 
E)  where you present the most memorable information.

Question 8

The serial position effect is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived importance of items or information at the top of a list. 
B)  perceived sophistication of ideas near the beginning of a speech. 
C)  reason why an effective thesis statement is crucially important. 
D)  relief audiences feel when they sense the end of a presentation. 
E)  tendency to better remember items at the beginning or end of a list. 
A)  perceived importance of items or information at the top of a list. 
B)  perceived sophistication of ideas near the beginning of a speech. 
C)  reason why an effective thesis statement is crucially important. 
D)  relief audiences feel when they sense the end of a presentation. 
E)  tendency to better remember items at the beginning or end of a list.

Question 9

A concluding device is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a captivating remark you wish listeners to contemplate. 
B)  a compelling statement specifically saved to be said last. 
C)  a directive statement telling the audience what to do. 
D)  the mental picture you want your audience members to remember. 
E)  a question leaving the listeners curious and motivated. 
A)  a captivating remark you wish listeners to contemplate. 
B)  a compelling statement specifically saved to be said last. 
C)  a directive statement telling the audience what to do. 
D)  the mental picture you want your audience members to remember. 
E)  a question leaving the listeners curious and motivated.

Question 10

Hermann Ebbinghaus proposed what he called the _______________ position effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hermann Ebbinghaus proposed what he called the...

Question 11

Restating the thesis in the conclusion relaxes the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your _______________ is your last chance to drive home important ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your _______________ is your last chance to...

Question 13

The position near the beginning of a speech is referred to as _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The position near the beginning of a...

Question 14

Explain how audiences are likely to respond to a weak conclusion.

Accepted Answer

When a speaker opts to end the

Question 15

When you conclude your speech with a question:

Accepted Answer

A)  the audience will spontaneously respond out loud. 
B)  you force the audience to contemplate the answer. 
C)  you have another chance to drive home a main point. 
D)  listeners will become confused if you don't answer it. 
E)  you will pique audience expectation for an answer. 
A)  the audience will spontaneously respond out loud. 
B)  you force the audience to contemplate the answer. 
C)  you have another chance to drive home a main point. 
D)  listeners will become confused if you don't answer it. 
E)  you will pique audience expectation for an answer.

Question 16

Concluding your speech with inspiration means:

Accepted Answer

A)  effectively balancing reason with emotion. 
B)  giving common-sense advice to your listeners. 
C)  making the conclusion dramatic and memorable. 
D)  stirring your audience´s emotions in a specific manner. 
E)  your speech has a clear persuasive purpose. 
A)  effectively balancing reason with emotion. 
B)  giving common-sense advice to your listeners. 
C)  making the conclusion dramatic and memorable. 
D)  stirring your audience´s emotions in a specific manner. 
E)  your speech has a clear persuasive purpose.

Question 17

To conclude a speech, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  ask if listeners enjoyed the speech. 
B)  give listeners a surprise ending. 
C)  nod confidently and stop talking. 
D)  signal that the speech is about to end. 
E)  tell listeners that your speech is over. 
A)  ask if listeners enjoyed the speech. 
B)  give listeners a surprise ending. 
C)  nod confidently and stop talking. 
D)  signal that the speech is about to end. 
E)  tell listeners that your speech is over.

Question 18

A challenge in a conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A)  asks audience members to always remember the message. 
B)  calls for members of the audience to make a special effort. 
C)  makes a case for democratic participation in the community. 
D)  questions whether or not the audience will do something. 
E)  tells listeners why it's important to withhold judgment. 
A)  asks audience members to always remember the message. 
B)  calls for members of the audience to make a special effort. 
C)  makes a case for democratic participation in the community. 
D)  questions whether or not the audience will do something. 
E)  tells listeners why it's important to withhold judgment.

Question 19

Primacy is related to the importance of information in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A speech that falls apart at the end will tend to disappoint listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A good conclusion can rescue a poorly prepared speech.

What are the two functions of a conclusion?

In concluding a speech by proposing a solution to a problem, the speaker must consider:

In concluding a speech, you should:

A good conclusion gently tapers off at the end.

Restating your thesis in the conclusion:

The conclusion of your speech is:

The serial position effect is the:

A concluding device is:

Hermann Ebbinghaus proposed what he called the _______________ position effect.

Restating the thesis in the conclusion relaxes the audience.

Your _______________ is your last chance to drive home important ideas.

The position near the beginning of a speech is referred to as _________________.

Explain how audiences are likely to respond to a weak conclusion.

When you conclude your speech with a question:

Concluding your speech with inspiration means:

To conclude a speech, you should:

A challenge in a conclusion:

Primacy is related to the importance of information in a speech.

A speech that falls apart at the end will tend to disappoint listeners.

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Exam 11: Concluding With Power

A good conclusion can rescue a poorly prepared speech.

What are the two functions of a conclusion?

In concluding a speech by proposing a solution to a problem, the speaker must consider:

In concluding a speech, you should:

A good conclusion gently tapers off at the end.

Restating your thesis in the conclusion:

The conclusion of your speech is:

The serial position effect is the:

A concluding device is:

Hermann Ebbinghaus proposed what he called the _______________ position effect.

Restating the thesis in the conclusion relaxes the audience.

Your _______________ is your last chance to drive home important ideas.

The position near the beginning of a speech is referred to as _________________.

Explain how audiences are likely to respond to a weak conclusion.

When you conclude your speech with a question:

Concluding your speech with inspiration means:

To conclude a speech, you should:

A challenge in a conclusion:

Primacy is related to the importance of information in a speech.

A speech that falls apart at the end will tend to disappoint listeners.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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