Question 1

The position near the end of a speech is referred to as ________________.

Accepted Answer

recency

Question 2

The goal of ______________ is to stir the audience emotionally.

Accepted Answer

inspiration

Question 3

For what two possible reasons might a speaker conclude with a quotation?

Accepted Answer

Some quotations will have a clear call to action,while other quotations will summarize or provoke thought.

Question 4

A strong conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A) helps listeners forget weak areas within your speech. 
B) impresses listeners even if the speech was mediocre. 
C) includes a "thank you" followed by sitting back down. 
D) is a virtual repetition of your introductory remarks. 
E) keeps listeners from being confused or disappointed. 
A) helps listeners forget weak areas within your speech. 
B) impresses listeners even if the speech was mediocre. 
C) includes a "thank you" followed by sitting back down. 
D) is a virtual repetition of your introductory remarks. 
E) keeps listeners from being confused or disappointed.

Question 5

A good conclusion helps listeners remember the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Restating your thesis in the conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A) is an exact,word-for-word repetition of your thesis statement. 
B) reminds listeners of the major purpose or goal of the speech. 
C) signals your steadfast,unshakable commitment to your beliefs. 
D) tells the audience you have stayed on message consistently. 
E) will most likely be boring to even the most interested listeners. 
A) is an exact,word-for-word repetition of your thesis statement. 
B) reminds listeners of the major purpose or goal of the speech. 
C) signals your steadfast,unshakable commitment to your beliefs. 
D) tells the audience you have stayed on message consistently. 
E) will most likely be boring to even the most interested listeners.

Question 7

Explain the serial position effect and its importance to public speaking.

Accepted Answer

The serial position effect suggests that

Question 8

Restating the thesis in the conclusion relaxes the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Name three types of concluding devices that could be effective for a persuasive speech.Explain each.

Accepted Answer

Restating a thesis statement is the firs

Question 10

When a speech has an ineffective ending:

Accepted Answer

A) listeners will be understanding and thank the speaker. 
B) a speaker can hide it by asking if there are any questions. 
C) the speaker should apologize and thank the audience. 
D) the speech loses energy and the audience is disappointed. 
E) the strength of the speech's message makes up for it. 
A) listeners will be understanding and thank the speaker. 
B) a speaker can hide it by asking if there are any questions. 
C) the speaker should apologize and thank the audience. 
D) the speech loses energy and the audience is disappointed. 
E) the strength of the speech's message makes up for it.

Question 11

In concluding a speech by proposing a solution to a problem,the speaker must consider:

Accepted Answer

A) the audience's response to bringing up the subject. 
B) the causal analysis of the problem being solved. 
C) finding out if anyone does anything about it. 
D) whether the proposal warrants more discussion. 
E) whose fault it is that the problem is occurring. 
A) the audience's response to bringing up the subject. 
B) the causal analysis of the problem being solved. 
C) finding out if anyone does anything about it. 
D) whether the proposal warrants more discussion. 
E) whose fault it is that the problem is occurring.

Question 12

To conclude a speech,you should:

Accepted Answer

A) ask if listeners enjoyed the speech. 
B) give listeners a surprise ending. 
C) nod confidently and stop talking. 
D) signal that the speech is about to end. 
E) tell listeners that your speech is over. 
A) ask if listeners enjoyed the speech. 
B) give listeners a surprise ending. 
C) nod confidently and stop talking. 
D) signal that the speech is about to end. 
E) tell listeners that your speech is over.

Question 13

Concluding your speech with inspiration means:

Accepted Answer

A) effectively balancing reason with emotion. 
B) giving common-sense advice to your listeners. 
C) making the conclusion dramatic and memorable. 
D) stirring your audience´s emotions in a specific manner. 
E) your speech has a clear persuasive purpose. 
A) effectively balancing reason with emotion. 
B) giving common-sense advice to your listeners. 
C) making the conclusion dramatic and memorable. 
D) stirring your audience´s emotions in a specific manner. 
E) your speech has a clear persuasive purpose.

Question 14

What are the three parts of an effective conclusion? Explain each.

Accepted Answer

Restating a thesis statement is the firs

Question 15

Should a speaker ever give advice during a speech,or does doing this automatically devalue the speaker's credibility?

Accepted Answer

Advice is essentially a speaker's opinio

Question 16

When you conclude your speech with a quotation,you:

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate the need to summarize your points. 
B) lose momentum if you cite your source. 
C) motivate your audience to take action. 
D) should repeat a quotation used in the introduction. 
E) underscore or summarize your message. 
A) eliminate the need to summarize your points. 
B) lose momentum if you cite your source. 
C) motivate your audience to take action. 
D) should repeat a quotation used in the introduction. 
E) underscore or summarize your message.

Question 17

In a reference to the audience,the speaker:

Accepted Answer

A) answers the question,"What's in it for me?" 
B) cites the audience's potential for greatness. 
C) emphasizes the uniqueness of their community. 
D) motivates them to trust his or her credibility. 
E) praises the audience for their exceptional traits. 
A) answers the question,"What's in it for me?" 
B) cites the audience's potential for greatness. 
C) emphasizes the uniqueness of their community. 
D) motivates them to trust his or her credibility. 
E) praises the audience for their exceptional traits.

Question 18

A review of main point shows that you have not drifted off topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The serial position effect is the:

Accepted Answer

A) perceived importance of items or information at the top of a list. 
B) perceived sophistication of ideas near the beginning of a speech. 
C) reason why an effective thesis statement is crucially important. 
D) relief audiences feel when they sense the end of a presentation. 
E) tendency to better remember items at the beginning or end of a list. 
A) perceived importance of items or information at the top of a list. 
B) perceived sophistication of ideas near the beginning of a speech. 
C) reason why an effective thesis statement is crucially important. 
D) relief audiences feel when they sense the end of a presentation. 
E) tendency to better remember items at the beginning or end of a list.

Question 20

Primacy is related to the importance of information in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The position near the end of a speech is referred to as ________________.

The goal of ______________ is to stir the audience emotionally.

For what two possible reasons might a speaker conclude with a quotation?

A strong conclusion:

A good conclusion helps listeners remember the speech.

Restating your thesis in the conclusion:

Explain the serial position effect and its importance to public speaking.

Restating the thesis in the conclusion relaxes the audience.

Name three types of concluding devices that could be effective for a persuasive speech.Explain each.

When a speech has an ineffective ending:

In concluding a speech by proposing a solution to a problem,the speaker must consider:

To conclude a speech,you should:

Concluding your speech with inspiration means:

What are the three parts of an effective conclusion? Explain each.

Should a speaker ever give advice during a speech,or does doing this automatically devalue the speaker's credibility?

When you conclude your speech with a quotation,you:

In a reference to the audience,the speaker:

A review of main point shows that you have not drifted off topic.

The serial position effect is the:

Primacy is related to the importance of information in a speech.

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Exam 11: Concluding With Power

The position near the end of a speech is referred to as ________________.

The goal of ______________ is to stir the audience emotionally.

For what two possible reasons might a speaker conclude with a quotation?

A strong conclusion:

A good conclusion helps listeners remember the speech.

Restating your thesis in the conclusion:

Explain the serial position effect and its importance to public speaking.

Restating the thesis in the conclusion relaxes the audience.

Name three types of concluding devices that could be effective for a persuasive speech.Explain each.

When a speech has an ineffective ending:

In concluding a speech by proposing a solution to a problem,the speaker must consider:

To conclude a speech,you should:

Concluding your speech with inspiration means:

What are the three parts of an effective conclusion? Explain each.

Should a speaker ever give advice during a speech,or does doing this automatically devalue the speaker's credibility?

When you conclude your speech with a quotation,you:

In a reference to the audience,the speaker:

A review of main point shows that you have not drifted off topic.

The serial position effect is the:

Primacy is related to the importance of information in a speech.

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

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

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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