Question 1

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

Accepted Answer

A strong,clear thesis statement is valua

Question 3

Differentiate among the three categories of credibility and explain why each is important to a speaker in the context of public speaking.

Accepted Answer

Competence is the degree to which a spea

Question 4

One of the basic functions of a thesis statement is:

Accepted Answer

A) defining the specific meanings of the terms you will use. 
B) getting attention so you won't have to repeat anything. 
C) identifying hostile and disruptive members of the audience. 
D) letting the audience know what you will be talking about. 
E) making sure the audience will be receptive to your message. 
A) defining the specific meanings of the terms you will use. 
B) getting attention so you won't have to repeat anything. 
C) identifying hostile and disruptive members of the audience. 
D) letting the audience know what you will be talking about. 
E) making sure the audience will be receptive to your message.

Question 5

Why should a speaker be very careful in using humor?

Accepted Answer

When using humor,you need to know your a

Question 6

Including a preview in the introduction to a speech:

Accepted Answer

A) increases the length of a speech to fill the time slot. 
B) prepares the audience for what they will be hearing. 
C) provides information about your expert sources. 
D) reduces the need for people to listen to fine details. 
E) undermines the impact of surprising information. 
A) increases the length of a speech to fill the time slot. 
B) prepares the audience for what they will be hearing. 
C) provides information about your expert sources. 
D) reduces the need for people to listen to fine details. 
E) undermines the impact of surprising information.

Question 7

Name and define two types of questions that can be used as attention-getters.

Accepted Answer

A response question is a question that t

Question 8

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

Accepted Answer

If you begin research with only a genera

Question 9

Why would a speaker use a rhetorical question to begin a speech?

Accepted Answer

To get the audience'

Question 10

Credibility is the audience's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and caring/having goodwill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a preview,and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

The final part of an introduct

Question 12

Why should a speaker care whether she or he is perceived as a credible source on the topic?

Accepted Answer

A speaker should care about being percei

Question 13

_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is the degree to which an...

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

Differentiate among the three categories of credibility and explain why each is important to a speaker in the context of public speaking.

One of the basic functions of a thesis statement is:

Why should a speaker be very careful in using humor?

Including a preview in the introduction to a speech:

Name and define two types of questions that can be used as attention-getters.

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

Why would a speaker use a rhetorical question to begin a speech?

Credibility is the audience's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and caring/having goodwill.

What is a preview,and what does it do?

Why should a speaker care whether she or he is perceived as a credible source on the topic?

_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

Differentiate among the three categories of credibility and explain why each is important to a speaker in the context of public speaking.

One of the basic functions of a thesis statement is:

Why should a speaker be very careful in using humor?

Including a preview in the introduction to a speech:

Name and define two types of questions that can be used as attention-getters.

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

Why would a speaker use a rhetorical question to begin a speech?

Credibility is the audience's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and caring/having goodwill.

What is a preview,and what does it do?

Why should a speaker care whether she or he is perceived as a credible source on the topic?

_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters