Question 1

"By a show of hands, how many of you took time to eat breakfast this morning?" The preceding is an example of a ______________question.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "By a show of hands, how many...

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the speech preview?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should outline the speech in detail. 
B)  It shifts the focus to the essence of your speech. 
C)  It comes after you capture the audience's attention. 
D)  It should only be one or two sentences. 
A)  It should outline the speech in detail. 
B)  It shifts the focus to the essence of your speech. 
C)  It comes after you capture the audience's attention. 
D)  It should only be one or two sentences.

Question 3

Your introduction should be no more than 15 percent of your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Label and explain the purpose of each component in the provided conclusion.

Accepted Answer

The summary statement provides your last

Question 5

What are the three parts of a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-getter, audience relevance statement, and WOW statement 
B)  summary statement, audience response statement, and WOW statement 
C)  WOW statement, credibility material, and audience relevance statement 
D)  summary statement, audience response statement, and attention-getter 
A)  attention-getter, audience relevance statement, and WOW statement 
B)  summary statement, audience response statement, and WOW statement 
C)  WOW statement, credibility material, and audience relevance statement 
D)  summary statement, audience response statement, and attention-getter

Question 6

Another word for "emotional power" is

Accepted Answer

A)  mythos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  ethos. 
D)  logos. 
A)  mythos. 
B)  pathos. 
C)  ethos. 
D)  logos.

Question 7

The introduction should begin with a(n) __________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The introduction should begin with a(n) __________________...

Question 8

How do questions serve as effective attention-getters? What two types can be used? How can questions be problematic as attention-getters?

Accepted Answer

Questions are good because they can dire

Question 9

Beverly is creating a "WOW" statement, but feels that she still needs to humanize her speech topic. In this case, she should use stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes for her "WOW" statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"We've learned a lot about counterfeit medicine today. However, what's important to remember is, first, counterfeit medicine is widespread; second, counterfeit medicine is difficult to contain; and third, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from counterfeits." The preceding passage is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  summary statement. 
B)  "WOW" statement. 
C)  audience relevance statement. 
D)  credibility statement. 
A)  summary statement. 
B)  "WOW" statement. 
C)  audience relevance statement. 
D)  credibility statement.

Question 11

How can you use speaker delivery to enhance your credibility?

Accepted Answer

Having an energetic delivery,

Question 12

Which of the following statements about using stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes as attention-getters is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  You always need to explain them. 
B)  They should always be true, not fictional. 
C)  The more emotion you include the better. 
D)  They help an audience identify with your topic. 
A)  You always need to explain them. 
B)  They should always be true, not fictional. 
C)  The more emotion you include the better. 
D)  They help an audience identify with your topic.

Question 13

is not necessary to explain your knowledge of the topic inthe introduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your introduction should be no more than_________ percent of your speech time.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  50 
C)  15 
D)  30 
A)  1 
B)  50 
C)  15 
D)  30

Question 15

Dolly is trying to decide how to end her speech on the history of Appalachian music. Dolly should end her conclusion by trying to elicit a response from her audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"By a show of hands, how many of you got 8 hours of sleep last night?" The preceding is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  response-evoking question. 
B)  anecdotal question. 
C)  statistic. 
D)  rhetorical question. 
A)  response-evoking question. 
B)  anecdotal question. 
C)  statistic. 
D)  rhetorical question.

Question 17

Ashanti worked hard to make the end of her speech memorable and to leave her audience with an intense feeling which compelled them to clap enthusiastically. This is known as the ______________ of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  "WOW" moment 
B)  credibility material 
C)  attention-getter 
D)  audience relevance material 
A)  "WOW" moment 
B)  credibility material 
C)  attention-getter 
D)  audience relevance material

Question 18

Explain why capturing your audience's attention with an attention-getter is so important to the introduction.

Accepted Answer

They are important because the

Question 19

___________are words or passages written or said by someone else.

Accepted Answer

A)  Illustrations 
B)  Statistics 
C)  Quotations 
D)  Citations 
A)  Illustrations 
B)  Statistics 
C)  Quotations 
D)  Citations

Question 20

Aristotle referred to the concept of credibility as_____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aristotle referred to the concept of credibility...

"By a show of hands, how many of you took time to eat breakfast this morning?" The preceding is an example of a ______________question.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the speech preview?

Your introduction should be no more than 15 percent of your speech.

Label and explain the purpose of each component in the provided conclusion.

What are the three parts of a conclusion?

Another word for "emotional power" is

The introduction should begin with a(n) __________________ .

How do questions serve as effective attention-getters? What two types can be used? How can questions be problematic as attention-getters?

Beverly is creating a "WOW" statement, but feels that she still needs to humanize her speech topic. In this case, she should use stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes for her "WOW" statement.

How can you use speaker delivery to enhance your credibility?

Which of the following statements about using stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes as attention-getters is TRUE?

is not necessary to explain your knowledge of the topic inthe introduction.

Your introduction should be no more than_________ percent of your speech time.

Dolly is trying to decide how to end her speech on the history of Appalachian music. Dolly should end her conclusion by trying to elicit a response from her audience.

"By a show of hands, how many of you got 8 hours of sleep last night?" The preceding is an example of a(n)

Ashanti worked hard to make the end of her speech memorable and to leave her audience with an intense feeling which compelled them to clap enthusiastically. This is known as the ______________ of a speech.

Explain why capturing your audience's attention with an attention-getter is so important to the introduction.

___________are words or passages written or said by someone else.

Aristotle referred to the concept of credibility as_____________ .

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 8: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

"By a show of hands, how many of you took time to eat breakfast this morning?" The preceding is an example of a ______________question.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the speech preview?

Your introduction should be no more than 15 percent of your speech.

Label and explain the purpose of each component in the provided conclusion.

What are the three parts of a conclusion?

Another word for "emotional power" is

The introduction should begin with a(n) __________________ .

How do questions serve as effective attention-getters? What two types can be used? How can questions be problematic as attention-getters?

Beverly is creating a "WOW" statement, but feels that she still needs to humanize her speech topic. In this case, she should use stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes for her "WOW" statement.

How can you use speaker delivery to enhance your credibility?

Which of the following statements about using stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes as attention-getters is TRUE?

is not necessary to explain your knowledge of the topic inthe introduction.

Your introduction should be no more than_________ percent of your speech time.

Dolly is trying to decide how to end her speech on the history of Appalachian music. Dolly should end her conclusion by trying to elicit a response from her audience.

"By a show of hands, how many of you got 8 hours of sleep last night?" The preceding is an example of a(n)

Ashanti worked hard to make the end of her speech memorable and to leave her audience with an intense feeling which compelled them to clap enthusiastically. This is known as the ______________ of a speech.

Explain why capturing your audience's attention with an attention-getter is so important to the introduction.

___________are words or passages written or said by someone else.

Aristotle referred to the concept of credibility as_____________ .

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters