Exam 13: Developing a Conclusion

In the introduction to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia. In her conclusion, she reminded her audience what her friend went through and addedthat her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech?

Answering a rhetorical question from your introduction is an excellent way to provide closure in your conclusion.

Which of the following is a function of a speech conclusion?

"I encourage everyone to understand that prejudice negatively affects our society." This statement is an example of

Alluding to the introduction in your conclusion will make your speech memorable and

"Think about your life and whether you would forsake a mother, father, son, daughter, sister, or brother of a long life full of the things we take for granted." This statement is an example of a(n)

Any of the methods used for the introduction of your speech can be used in the conclusion.

One of the purposes of a conclusion is to motivate the audience to act.

It is NOT a good idea to finish a story in a conclusion; it should have already been done in the introduction.

One of the purposes of a conclusion is to help your audience remember your main ideas.

Which of the following is NOT an effective conclusion technique?

In his speech about registering to vote, Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal. But he concludes by stating that anyone who is notregistered should immediately register in time for the next election. Finally, Dan reiterates: "Everyone please register to vote; it's your right and your duty as a citizen." What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan utilized?

What are the two primary purposes of a speech conclusion?

"With all that I have presented here today, how could you not put your money into Company X?" This is an example of a(n)

_____ lets the audience know the speech has ended.

Verbal and nonverbal signals should NOT be used to provide closure.

In a persuasive speech, it is effective to make a final plea to get your audience to perform a specific action.

Inspirational appeals are a way to conclude a speech.

Providing closure in a conclusion lets the audience know that the speech is finished.

When Kristen said, "So we must all do something to end domestic violence; we must all be prepared to confront this issue in our own neighborhoods and homes, so that we become part of the solution, not partof the problem," you recognize this as