Exam 8: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

You should never try to get your audience's attention by referring to yourself, the audience, or the occasion.

When delivering a speech on the Apollo 11 landing, Alane used the following "WOW" statement: "As Neil Armstrong said, 'That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.'" In this case, Alane used a_______________ for her "WOW" statement.

_____________are words or passages written or said by someone else.

Another word for emotional power is mythos.

Which of the following is TRUE about using questions as attention-getters?

You should state your name and topic before you utilize your attention-getter in a speech.

What should come after the attention-getter in a speech introduction?

In which of the following circumstances would the use of a reference as an attention-getter be most necessary?

Your conclusion should take up about 10 percent of your total speech time.

Write out a response-evoking question on the topic of the importance of getting enough sleep.

"By the year 2020, depression will be the second most common health problem in the world, according to the Public Broadcasting System." The preceding attention-getter falls into which category?

When using stories, narratives, illustrations, and anecdotes as "WOW" statements, you should keep them as short as possible.

If you were to give a speech on the high cost of college textbooks, what attention-getter would you use? Write it out or describe it and explain why you think it is the best choice.

According to the text, which of the following websites is a good source for historical and recent events?

What can cause audience members to linger too long on thoughts or feelings you evoked, and miss the next part of your speech?

Write out a rhetorical question on the topic of effective study skills.

Lacey has decided to use facts and statistics for an attention-getter in her speech on media violence. Lacey should use facts and statistics that are unfamiliar to her audience because they are most effective.

An issue associated with use of response-evoking questions as attention-getters is

Which of the following is TRUE about organizing your speech introduction?

Jana is listening to a speech on laundry skills, but finds herself getting distracted because her mom still does her laundry and she doesn't find the information useful. In this case, Jana doesn't think the speech demonstrates