Question 1

Discuss what you need to be careful of when using the startle or shock approach to getting the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

Areas to explain: You need to

Question 2

______ ideas have no place in the conclusion to a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  New 
B)  Old 
C)  Exciting 
D)  Clear 
A)  New 
B)  Old 
C)  Exciting 
D)  Clear

Question 3

Adding tricks and gimmicks to your speech will ensure that the audience pays attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of gimmicks?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be a fun way to liven up a speech. 
B)  They can help convince the audience. 
C)  They should be used in moderation. 
D)  They do not treat the audience fairly. 
A)  They can be a fun way to liven up a speech. 
B)  They can help convince the audience. 
C)  They should be used in moderation. 
D)  They do not treat the audience fairly.

Question 5

Which of the following is an effective attention-getting technique to use at the beginning of your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  standing still so the audience focuses on you 
B)  startle or shock the audience 
C)  maintain an even vocal tone 
D)  stick to stating the facts 
A)  standing still so the audience focuses on you 
B)  startle or shock the audience 
C)  maintain an even vocal tone 
D)  stick to stating the facts

Question 6

Speech coach Stephen C. Rafe, advises you to look over your material and ask yourself, "What is the most important or ______ way to end this communication?"

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasant 
B)  difficult 
C)  logical 
D)  convincing 
A)  pleasant 
B)  difficult 
C)  logical 
D)  convincing

Question 7

Taking the easy way out when bringing a speech to a close could ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  improve a presentation 
B)  destroy an otherwise fine presentation 
C)  embellish a presentation 
D)  not affect your presentation 
A)  improve a presentation 
B)  destroy an otherwise fine presentation 
C)  embellish a presentation 
D)  not affect your presentation

Question 8

During a presentation's final few moments, the speaker can drive home the message of the speech while leaving the audience with a ______ impression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a presentation's final few moments, the...

Question 9

Why is it important to keep your introduction relatively brief?

Accepted Answer

Areas to explain: If you are n

Question 10

Speakers should ______ the audience that they are about to stop speaking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speakers should ______ the audience that they...

Question 11

When attempting to startle or shock your audience as an attention-getting technique, you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will audience members perceive it as relevant to the topic? 
B)  Will it ignite their emotions so they believe what I say? 
C)  Is it unbelievable enough to shock them? 
D)  Will it reflect what they secretly believe? 
A)  Will audience members perceive it as relevant to the topic? 
B)  Will it ignite their emotions so they believe what I say? 
C)  Is it unbelievable enough to shock them? 
D)  Will it reflect what they secretly believe?

Question 12

Humor should be kept out of a conclusion; it is a place for more serious issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When do audience members generally begin to form their impressions of both the speaker and the speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  after the first piece of evidence 
B)  at the end of the introduction 
C)  during the first few moments of the presentation 
D)  in the middle of the speech 
A)  after the first piece of evidence 
B)  at the end of the introduction 
C)  during the first few moments of the presentation 
D)  in the middle of the speech

Question 14

What is the importance of previewing in the introduction of a speech?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: In additi

Question 15

Why is it important to make audience members remember your main points of the speech?

Accepted Answer

Area to explain: Unless you en

Question 16

Ending abruptly is a common concluding pitfall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An effective introduction accomplishes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  capturing attention and interest 
B)  differentiating between the introduction and the structure of the rest of the speech 
C)  keeping your own expertise out of the speech 
D)  presenting evidence for specific ideas contained in the speech 
A)  capturing attention and interest 
B)  differentiating between the introduction and the structure of the rest of the speech 
C)  keeping your own expertise out of the speech 
D)  presenting evidence for specific ideas contained in the speech

Question 18

During a presentation's final few moments, the speaker can drive home the message of the speech while leaving the audience with a ______ impression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a presentation's final few moments, the...

Question 19

As your listeners mull over how to respond to your questions during the speech, their participation is decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a common introductory blooper?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing the introduction after the rest of the speech 
B)  relying on gimmicks 
C)  avoiding being long-winded 
D)  showing credibility in the introduction 
A)  writing the introduction after the rest of the speech 
B)  relying on gimmicks 
C)  avoiding being long-winded 
D)  showing credibility in the introduction

Exam 10: Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Discuss what you need to be careful of when using the startle or shock approach to getting the audience's attention.

______ ideas have no place in the conclusion to a speech.

Adding tricks and gimmicks to your speech will ensure that the audience pays attention.

Which of the following is true of gimmicks?

Which of the following is an effective attention-getting technique to use at the beginning of your speech?

Speech coach Stephen C. Rafe, advises you to look over your material and ask yourself, "What is the most important or ______ way to end this communication?"

Taking the easy way out when bringing a speech to a close could ______.

During a presentation's final few moments, the speaker can drive home the message of the speech while leaving the audience with a ______ impression.

Why is it important to keep your introduction relatively brief?

Speakers should ______ the audience that they are about to stop speaking.

When attempting to startle or shock your audience as an attention-getting technique, you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

Humor should be kept out of a conclusion; it is a place for more serious issues.

When do audience members generally begin to form their impressions of both the speaker and the speech?

What is the importance of previewing in the introduction of a speech?

Why is it important to make audience members remember your main points of the speech?

Ending abruptly is a common concluding pitfall.

An effective introduction accomplishes which of the following?

During a presentation's final few moments, the speaker can drive home the message of the speech while leaving the audience with a ______ impression.

As your listeners mull over how to respond to your questions during the speech, their participation is decreased.

Which of the following is a common introductory blooper?

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