Exam 12: Developing an Introduction

Janet's introduction contained the following remarks: "How many of you know someone who has tried to quit smoking, successfully or unsuccessfully? Have any of the smokers in this audience tried toquit?Well, if you have tried to quit and failed, you are among the 20 percent of Americans who have tried to quit multiple times. A few months ago I tried to quit, for the umpteenth time, but this time I made it. I'd like to tell you exactly how I made it." Which of the following statements is accurate about this introduction?

The first goal of the speech introduction is to gain the attention of the audience.

The final step in an introduction is to provide your audience with an overview of your speech. This step is known as

The BEST way to ensure that your introduction introduces the subject of your speech is to

If a preceding speaker has spoken on a topic that is closely related to yours, it may be wise to draw an analogy between the two speeches.

Humor is NOT a good attention-gaining strategy if your audience is linguistically diverse.

"You have heard several ideas for investing your money wisely, this morning, but I'm going to share with you a way to do it with maximum safety and minimal risk," is an example of a(n)

In an introduction, you may ask a question that doesn't require a response but makes the audience think about your topic. This is called

When using a question to open a speech, you will generally use a rhetorical question, the kind you don't expect an answer to.

Last week, ten soldiers were killed in Iraq under what the White House calls an "act of honor," is an example of a(n) _______ reference.

You should NOT attempt to startle an audience with the extent of a situation or problem.

A speech introduction that begins with, "Did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to thepublic?" is employing a device known as

Leah walked to the podium, wrapped a large black scarf around her head, neck, and shoulders, then asked the audience: "How would you feel if someone looking like this got on a plane with you?" What introductory device was Leah using?

________ are usually made at weddings, birthday parties, and dedications.

A speaker opens with the following question: "Did you know that on this date in 1954, the USS Nautilus, the first atomic submarine, was launched at Groton, Connecticut?" What device is being employedinthisintroduction?

In your introduction, after you have captured the attention of the audience your work is done.

It is important in an introduction to build trust with the audience, to have believability. This is known as speaker

A personal illustration can help establish your credibility.

Proximity refers to the degree to which listeners should act.

The purpose of a personal reference is to establish the speaker's authority over the audience.