Question 1

Reviewing the main points in a conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A) asks the audience to adopt a specific course of action. 
B) convinces listeners that you know the topic thoroughly. 
C) increases the likelihood that listeners will remember them. 
D) prepares the audience to respond with applause at the end. 
E) reduces the likelihood that listeners will doubt them. 
A) asks the audience to adopt a specific course of action. 
B) convinces listeners that you know the topic thoroughly. 
C) increases the likelihood that listeners will remember them. 
D) prepares the audience to respond with applause at the end. 
E) reduces the likelihood that listeners will doubt them.

Question 2

A speech that falls apart at the end will tend to disappoint listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The position near the beginning of a speech is referred to as _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The position near the beginning of a...

Question 4

A good conclusion can rescue a poorly prepared speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Differentiate between primacy and recency,and explain why they are important in public speaking.

Accepted Answer

Ebbinghaus found an individual's ability

Question 6

When you conclude a speech with a ______________,you compel the audience to contemplate an answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you conclude a speech with a...

Question 7

Primacy is:

Accepted Answer

A) a characteristic of a powerful conclusion. 
B) the emphasis with which a point is made. 
C) the most important point within a speech. 
D) the position at the beginning of a speech. 
E) the position at the end of the speech. 
A) a characteristic of a powerful conclusion. 
B) the emphasis with which a point is made. 
C) the most important point within a speech. 
D) the position at the beginning of a speech. 
E) the position at the end of the speech.

Question 8

In concluding a speech,you should:

Accepted Answer

A) ask one final question and give a powerful answer. 
B) make sure listeners are knowledgeable and satisfied. 
C) put a surprising remark in the very last sentence. 
D) remind listeners that your message is important. 
E) thank listeners for their attention to your message. 
A) ask one final question and give a powerful answer. 
B) make sure listeners are knowledgeable and satisfied. 
C) put a surprising remark in the very last sentence. 
D) remind listeners that your message is important. 
E) thank listeners for their attention to your message.

Question 9

A concluding device is:

Accepted Answer

A) a captivating remark you wish listeners to contemplate. 
B) a compelling statement specifically saved to be said last. 
C) a directive statement telling the audience what to do. 
D) the mental picture you want your audience members to remember. 
E) a question leaving the listeners curious and motivated. 
A) a captivating remark you wish listeners to contemplate. 
B) a compelling statement specifically saved to be said last. 
C) a directive statement telling the audience what to do. 
D) the mental picture you want your audience members to remember. 
E) a question leaving the listeners curious and motivated.

Question 10

A speaker asks too much of the audience if he or she asks them to visualize the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An appeal to action occurs when a speaker asks the audience to engage in a specific behavior or change in thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A good conclusion gently tapers off at the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An effective conclusion will help the audience to:

Accepted Answer

A) compare the speech with other speeches. 
B) discuss the speech with other listeners. 
C) feel satisfied that the message is completed. 
D) get a sense of relief that the speech is over. 
E) turn their attention in other directions. 
A) compare the speech with other speeches. 
B) discuss the speech with other listeners. 
C) feel satisfied that the message is completed. 
D) get a sense of relief that the speech is over. 
E) turn their attention in other directions.

Question 14

The conclusion of your speech is:

Accepted Answer

A) the best place to thank your audience for listening. 
B) the last chance you have to drive home your ideas. 
C) an opportunity to add any last-minute comments. 
D) where you present the most important information. 
E) where you present the most memorable information. 
A) the best place to thank your audience for listening. 
B) the last chance you have to drive home your ideas. 
C) an opportunity to add any last-minute comments. 
D) where you present the most important information. 
E) where you present the most memorable information.

Question 15

When you conclude your speech with a question:

Accepted Answer

A) the audience will spontaneously respond out loud. 
B) you force the audience to contemplate the answer. 
C) you have another chance to drive home a main point. 
D) listeners will become confused if you don't answer it. 
E) you will pique audience expectation for an answer. 
A) the audience will spontaneously respond out loud. 
B) you force the audience to contemplate the answer. 
C) you have another chance to drive home a main point. 
D) listeners will become confused if you don't answer it. 
E) you will pique audience expectation for an answer.

Question 16

In concluding a speech with a quotation,you can omit citing the source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Recency is:

Accepted Answer

A) a characteristic of new information. 
B) the familiarity of ideas to the audience. 
C) the position near the end of a speech. 
D) the position at the end of the speech. 
E) the potential to surprise the audience. 
A) a characteristic of new information. 
B) the familiarity of ideas to the audience. 
C) the position near the end of a speech. 
D) the position at the end of the speech. 
E) the potential to surprise the audience.

Question 18

What are the two functions of a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A strong conclusion serves to

Question 19

In the conclusion of a speech,advice is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) clear statement of the difference between right and wrong. 
B) dramatic and memorable verbal flourish at the end. 
C) opportunity to demonstrate credibility and competence. 
D) restatement of the thesis statement in the introduction. 
E) speaker's opinion about what should or should not be done. 
A) clear statement of the difference between right and wrong. 
B) dramatic and memorable verbal flourish at the end. 
C) opportunity to demonstrate credibility and competence. 
D) restatement of the thesis statement in the introduction. 
E) speaker's opinion about what should or should not be done.

Question 20

A challenge in a conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A) asks audience members to always remember the message. 
B) calls for members of the audience to make a special effort. 
C) makes a case for democratic participation in the community. 
D) questions whether or not the audience will do something. 
E) tells listeners why it's important to withhold judgment. 
A) asks audience members to always remember the message. 
B) calls for members of the audience to make a special effort. 
C) makes a case for democratic participation in the community. 
D) questions whether or not the audience will do something. 
E) tells listeners why it's important to withhold judgment.

Reviewing the main points in a conclusion:

A speech that falls apart at the end will tend to disappoint listeners.

The position near the beginning of a speech is referred to as _________________.

A good conclusion can rescue a poorly prepared speech.

Differentiate between primacy and recency,and explain why they are important in public speaking.

When you conclude a speech with a ______________,you compel the audience to contemplate an answer.

Primacy is:

In concluding a speech,you should:

A concluding device is:

A speaker asks too much of the audience if he or she asks them to visualize the future.

An appeal to action occurs when a speaker asks the audience to engage in a specific behavior or change in thinking.

A good conclusion gently tapers off at the end.

An effective conclusion will help the audience to:

The conclusion of your speech is:

When you conclude your speech with a question:

In concluding a speech with a quotation,you can omit citing the source.

Recency is:

What are the two functions of a conclusion?

In the conclusion of a speech,advice is a(n):

A challenge in a conclusion:

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Exam 11: Concluding With Power

Reviewing the main points in a conclusion:

A speech that falls apart at the end will tend to disappoint listeners.

The position near the beginning of a speech is referred to as _________________.

A good conclusion can rescue a poorly prepared speech.

Differentiate between primacy and recency,and explain why they are important in public speaking.

When you conclude a speech with a ______________,you compel the audience to contemplate an answer.

Primacy is:

In concluding a speech,you should:

A concluding device is:

A speaker asks too much of the audience if he or she asks them to visualize the future.

An appeal to action occurs when a speaker asks the audience to engage in a specific behavior or change in thinking.

A good conclusion gently tapers off at the end.

An effective conclusion will help the audience to:

The conclusion of your speech is:

When you conclude your speech with a question:

In concluding a speech with a quotation,you can omit citing the source.

Recency is:

What are the two functions of a conclusion?

In the conclusion of a speech,advice is a(n):

A challenge in a conclusion:

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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