Exam 9: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

"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 part of the problem." The preceding statement is an example of a

In developing her speech on scuba diving,Rachael is trying to decide whether or not to tell the audience in her introduction that she has been a diver since she was a freshman in high school.She wonders if this will help or hurt her credibility.What textbook advice applies here?

It is a good idea to use a quotation in your introduction when a past writer or speaker has expressed an opinion on your topic that is more authoritative,comprehensive,or memorable than what you can say.

A way to establish proximity is to tell the audience of your personal experience with your topic.

In an introduction,you may ask a question that doesn't require a response but makes the audience think about your topic.This is a(n)______ question.

It is important in an introduction to build trust with the audience,to have them believe you and like you.This is known as developing speaker

A speaker who describes his/her main points as part of the introduction is utilizing what device?

According to the text,an illustration or anecdote is the most inherently interesting type of supporting material.

The statement "This is a great day,because so many people from so many walks of life have gathered in this place to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King,Jr." is an example of an introductory device called a reference to

What is one benefit of using humor in your introduction?

A rhetorical question is intended to provoke thought,rather than elicit an answer.

Janet's introduction contained the following remarks: "How many of you know someone who has tried to quit smoking,successfully or unsuccessfully? Have any of the smokers in this audience tried to quit? Well,if you have tried to quit and failed,you are among the 20 percent of Americans who have tried to quit multiple times.A few months ago I tried to quit,for the umpteenth time,but this time I made it.I'd like to tell you exactly how I made it." Which of the following statements is accurate about this introduction?

In an introduction,proximity refers to

_____ is an audience's perception of a speaker as a believable authority and competent speaker.

What are the two main purposes of a conclusion?

Leonard walked to the podium,made direct eye contact with the audience,then asked the audience: "Have you ever wondered what a hot dog is made of? Do you really want to know?" What introductory device was Leonard using?

In the introduction to your speech,a good way to establish your credibility is to

According to the text,the most obvious purpose of a speech introduction is to

What does the text state is the most inherently interesting type of supporting material?

Thanking someone for inviting you to speak,as part of your introduction,is called a