Question 1

The final minutes of your speech constitute your last opportunity to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  position your ideas firmly in the minds of audience members 
B)  introduce new ideas 
C)  present new evidence 
D)  allow audience to leave the speech setting early 
A)  position your ideas firmly in the minds of audience members 
B)  introduce new ideas 
C)  present new evidence 
D)  allow audience to leave the speech setting early

Question 2

A well-designed conclusion summarizes key ______ the speaker shared.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A well-designed conclusion summarizes key ______ the...

Question 3

Explain why being too long-winded in your conclusion is a pitfall.

Accepted Answer

Area to explain: Your audience

Question 4

Startling statements must be both true and ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Startling statements must be both true and...

Question 5

______ questions are questions that do not require overt answers or responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ questions are questions that do not...

Question 6

A good introduction makes such an impact that it becomes virtually impossible for the thoughts of audience members to stray.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss how arousing emotion can be beneficial to a strong introduction.

Accepted Answer

Areas to explain: When clearly relevant

Question 8

What are rhetorical questions?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Rhetorica

Question 9

You can say that your conclusion does not restate your ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  main points 
B)  central idea 
C)  thesis 
D)  previous evidence for main points 
A)  main points 
B)  central idea 
C)  thesis 
D)  previous evidence for main points

Question 10

In your conclusion, take the audience full circle by referring to your introduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The materials you use in your conclusion should be appropriate to the ______ and _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The materials you use in your conclusion...

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding credibility and culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every culture values an emotional speaker. 
B)  All cultures value an expressive speaker. 
C)  Age is respected regardless of culture. 
D)  Being of the same cultural background as your audience gives you an advantage. 
A)  Every culture values an emotional speaker. 
B)  All cultures value an expressive speaker. 
C)  Age is respected regardless of culture. 
D)  Being of the same cultural background as your audience gives you an advantage.

Question 13

A well-designed conclusion fulfills all of the following functions EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it lets the audience know a presentation is drawing to a close 
B)  it summarizes key ideas the speaker shared 
C)  it typically bores receivers 
D)  it provides the speech with a sense of closure 
A)  it lets the audience know a presentation is drawing to a close 
B)  it summarizes key ideas the speaker shared 
C)  it typically bores receivers 
D)  it provides the speech with a sense of closure

Question 14

Your conclusion is your last chance to make a favorable impression on your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The average conclusion comprises about ______ percent of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  30 
A)  25 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  30

Question 16

Which of the following is a way to increase your credibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing your experiences 
B)  discussing concerns with the topic choice 
C)  avoiding outside sources 
D)  sharing what you know outside of your topic 
A)  sharing your experiences 
B)  discussing concerns with the topic choice 
C)  avoiding outside sources 
D)  sharing what you know outside of your topic

Question 17

An introduction orients receivers to the organizational ______ your speech will follow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An introduction orients receivers to the organizational...

Question 18

New ideas should not be introduced in the ______ of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-getter 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  conclusion 
A)  attention-getter 
B)  introduction 
C)  body 
D)  conclusion

Question 19

Audience members need to be provided with an answer to the following question.

Accepted Answer

A)  What do I already know about the speaker? 
B)  What's in it for me? 
C)  What do I already know about the topic? 
D)  Is the speaker's tone appropriate? 
A)  What do I already know about the speaker? 
B)  What's in it for me? 
C)  What do I already know about the topic? 
D)  Is the speaker's tone appropriate?

Question 20

Discuss and exemplify how you can signal to your audience that the speech is coming to a close.

Accepted Answer

Area to explain: You might pau

Exam 10: Beginning and Ending Your Speech

The final minutes of your speech constitute your last opportunity to ______.

A well-designed conclusion summarizes key ______ the speaker shared.

Explain why being too long-winded in your conclusion is a pitfall.

Startling statements must be both true and ______.

______ questions are questions that do not require overt answers or responses.

A good introduction makes such an impact that it becomes virtually impossible for the thoughts of audience members to stray.

Discuss how arousing emotion can be beneficial to a strong introduction.

What are rhetorical questions?

You can say that your conclusion does not restate your ______.

In your conclusion, take the audience full circle by referring to your introduction.

The materials you use in your conclusion should be appropriate to the ______ and _______.

Which of the following is true regarding credibility and culture?

A well-designed conclusion fulfills all of the following functions EXCEPT ______.

Your conclusion is your last chance to make a favorable impression on your audience.

The average conclusion comprises about ______ percent of a speech.

Which of the following is a way to increase your credibility?

An introduction orients receivers to the organizational ______ your speech will follow.

New ideas should not be introduced in the ______ of the speech.

Audience members need to be provided with an answer to the following question.

Discuss and exemplify how you can signal to your audience that the speech is coming to a close.

Building Confidence and Your First Speech

Public Speaking in a Global World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

Listening Critically

Analyzing and Adapting to the Audience

Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Finding and Evaluating Research

Integrating Support

Organizing the Main Points of Your Speech

Outlining Your Speech

Wording the Speech

Delivery Modes and Practice

Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

Using Presentation Aids

Speak to Inform

Prepare to Persuade

Methods of Persuasion

Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

Special Occasion Speeches

Business and Professional Speaking

Storytelling

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

Answering Questions

Filters

The materials you use in your conclusion should be appropriate to the and _.