Question 1

______ is the quality of a conclusion that makes a speech "sound finished."

Accepted Answer

A) Closure 
B) Proximity 
C) Credibility 
D) Charisma 
A) Closure 
B) Proximity 
C) Credibility 
D) Charisma

Question 2

An effective conclusion will summarize the speech and provide closure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the purpose of making a reference to the introduction in the conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides a sense of closure. 
B) It is a way to develop proximity. 
C) It requires less work because you can reuse material. 
D) It is a way to build speaker credibility. 
A) It provides a sense of closure. 
B) It is a way to develop proximity. 
C) It requires less work because you can reuse material. 
D) It is a way to build speaker credibility.

Question 4

Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches their attention but discourages them from listening further.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The quality of a conclusion that makes a speech sound finished is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The quality of a conclusion that makes...

Question 6

List five purposes of the introduction and provide a method for accomplishing each purpose.

Accepted Answer

1)Get the audience's attention-use an il

Question 7

In her introduction to her speech about eating disorders,Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia.In her conclusion,she reminded her audience of what her friend went through and explained that her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease.Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the introduction. 
B) Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the occasion. 
C) No;the introduction and conclusion are separate elements of a speech and should not overlap. 
D) Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as an appeal to action. 
A) Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the introduction. 
B) Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the occasion. 
C) No;the introduction and conclusion are separate elements of a speech and should not overlap. 
D) Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as an appeal to action.

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Most audiences find this introduction tactic somewhat boring. 
B) It can enhance your credibility by showing that you are knowledgeable about current affairs. 
C) If you choose to use a recent event in your introduction,it must be an event that has occurred within the last week or,at the very most,month. 
D) It is a risky tactic because it can confuse audience members who don't follow current affairs. 
A) Most audiences find this introduction tactic somewhat boring. 
B) It can enhance your credibility by showing that you are knowledgeable about current affairs. 
C) If you choose to use a recent event in your introduction,it must be an event that has occurred within the last week or,at the very most,month. 
D) It is a risky tactic because it can confuse audience members who don't follow current affairs.

Question 9

Quotations should be used

Accepted Answer

A) at least once in every section of your speech. 
B) when they are extremely interesting,compelling,or very much to the point. 
C) following all historical or occasion references. 
D) every time you need an introduction. 
A) at least once in every section of your speech. 
B) when they are extremely interesting,compelling,or very much to the point. 
C) following all historical or occasion references. 
D) every time you need an introduction.

Question 10

In his speech about registering to vote,Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal.But he concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should go by one of several locations that he has listed on the chalkboard to register in time for the next election.Finally,Dan reiterates: "Everyone please register to vote;it's your right and your duty as a citizen." What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan utilized?

Accepted Answer

A) a personal reference to his own experience 
B) an inspirational appeal or challenge to the audience 
C) a reference to the introduction 
D) an effective summary of main points in a speech 
A) a personal reference to his own experience 
B) an inspirational appeal or challenge to the audience 
C) a reference to the introduction 
D) an effective summary of main points in a speech

Question 11

How can a speaker use quotations effectively in a speech?

Accepted Answer

Quotations are effective when another wr

Question 12

"98 percent of the 2012 graduates of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego,California,graduated with an average of $168,800 in student debt." This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) rhetorical question 
B) personal reference 
C) startling statistic 
D) anecdote 
A) rhetorical question 
B) personal reference 
C) startling statistic 
D) anecdote

Question 13

A signpost that enumerates the ideas and points that will be presented in a speech is known as

Accepted Answer

A) a summary. 
B) a specific purpose. 
C) a preview. 
D) an emphasis statement. 
A) a summary. 
B) a specific purpose. 
C) a preview. 
D) an emphasis statement.

Question 14

Humor,handled well,can be a wonderful attention getter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How can a speaker turn questions into an effective introduction?

Accepted Answer

To turn questions into an effective intr

Question 16

The first priority in an introduction is to

Accepted Answer

A) reveal the topic. 
B) preview the main ideas. 
C) get the audience's attention. 
D) establish credibility. 
A) reveal the topic. 
B) preview the main ideas. 
C) get the audience's attention. 
D) establish credibility.

Question 17

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way,moving an audience to action,and restating the main ideas are all functions of the

Accepted Answer

A) speech introduction. 
B) specific purpose. 
C) central idea. 
D) speech conclusion. 
A) speech introduction. 
B) specific purpose. 
C) central idea. 
D) speech conclusion.

Question 18

Perhaps the most obvious purpose of an introduction is to introduce the subject of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A _____ question is intended to provoke a thought rather than elicit an answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ question is intended to provoke...

Question 20

A credible speaker is someone who

Accepted Answer

A) audience members believe they can trust. 
B) has committed his or her speech to memory. 
C) avoids the use of showy,attention-getting tactics. 
D) is willing to learn from the audience. 
A) audience members believe they can trust. 
B) has committed his or her speech to memory. 
C) avoids the use of showy,attention-getting tactics. 
D) is willing to learn from the audience.

______ is the quality of a conclusion that makes a speech "sound finished."

An effective conclusion will summarize the speech and provide closure.

What is the purpose of making a reference to the introduction in the conclusion?

Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches their attention but discourages them from listening further.

The quality of a conclusion that makes a speech sound finished is called _____.

List five purposes of the introduction and provide a method for accomplishing each purpose.

Which of the following is TRUE of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?

Quotations should be used

How can a speaker use quotations effectively in a speech?

"98 percent of the 2012 graduates of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego,California,graduated with an average of $168,800 in student debt." This is an example of a(n)

A signpost that enumerates the ideas and points that will be presented in a speech is known as

Humor,handled well,can be a wonderful attention getter.

How can a speaker turn questions into an effective introduction?

The first priority in an introduction is to

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way,moving an audience to action,and restating the main ideas are all functions of the

Perhaps the most obvious purpose of an introduction is to introduce the subject of a speech.

A _____ question is intended to provoke a thought rather than elicit an answer.

A credible speaker is someone who

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 9: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

______ is the quality of a conclusion that makes a speech "sound finished."

An effective conclusion will summarize the speech and provide closure.

What is the purpose of making a reference to the introduction in the conclusion?

Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches their attention but discourages them from listening further.

The quality of a conclusion that makes a speech sound finished is called _____.

List five purposes of the introduction and provide a method for accomplishing each purpose.

Which of the following is TRUE of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?

Quotations should be used

How can a speaker use quotations effectively in a speech?

"98 percent of the 2012 graduates of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego,California,graduated with an average of $168,800 in student debt." This is an example of a(n)

A signpost that enumerates the ideas and points that will be presented in a speech is known as

Humor,handled well,can be a wonderful attention getter.

How can a speaker turn questions into an effective introduction?

The first priority in an introduction is to

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way,moving an audience to action,and restating the main ideas are all functions of the

Perhaps the most obvious purpose of an introduction is to introduce the subject of a speech.

A _____ question is intended to provoke a thought rather than elicit an answer.

A credible speaker is someone who

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

Filters