Exam 9: Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

The _________ of your speech tells the audience what the speech is about.

Generally,audiences will automatically listen once you begin talking.

A good thesis statement:

The most direct method of getting audience attention is to:

If you are a recognized expert on your topic,you can:

What are your ethical obligations when you use a startling statement?

In providing reasons for your audience to listen,you may:

A reference to the audience should thank them for listening to the speech.

When writing a thesis statement,you should narrow your topic:

If your audience tends to be hostile toward your point of view,you can show you care about their interests by acknowledging the disagreement from the start.

You need to explain to the audience why you are competent to speak on your topic.

One way of demonstrating competence is to include relevant references.

A _________ establishes the main ideas and direction of the speech.

The thesis statement itself can suggest that you should define certain terms you will use in your speech.

Referring to a historic event related to your topic:

If you are NOT a recognized expert,you can:

The use of humor in a speech introduction:

Any dramatic and famous quotation is an appropriate attention-getting device.

What is a personal reference?

A strong,clear ________ will prepare your audience effectively for the points of your speech.