Deck 7: Introductions and Conclusions

Question 1

Requirements for a competent introduction include which of the following?

A) Make a specific purpose statement
B) Gain Attention
C) Establish the significance of your topic for your audience
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A competent conclusion to a speech typically includes which of the following objectives?

A) Reference to the introduction to tie the speech together
B) Summary of main points
C) Memorable finish
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A specific purpose statement

A) is an infinitive phrase that identifies the overall goal of your speech
B) is a rhetorical question that gains audience attention
C) is a concise, precise infinitive phrase composed of simple, clear language that encompasses the general purpose and what the speaker hopes to accomplish
D) identifies the main points of a speech

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An effective specific purpose statement should be

A) phrased as a declaration, not a question
B) free of figurative language
C) concise and precise in phrasing
D) all of the above

Question 5

"Today I want to talk to you about kite flying, which is a really fun thing to do if you're bored and don't feel like studying or partying" is

A) a precisely phrased specific purpose statement
B) a concisely phrased specific purpose statement
C) merely a topic statement not a specific purpose statement
D) a central idea for a speech

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between a rhetorical question and a direct question?

A) A rhetorical question asks the audience to respond out loud to the question but a direct question requires no overt response.
B) A rhetorical question asks an audience to answer mentally but not out loud, but a direct question seeks an overt audience response
C) A rhetorical question is an effective attention strategy during an introduction, but a direct question only works well for the conclusion to a speech
D) A rhetorical question requires no overt response, but a direct question requires the audience members to think about the answer to themselves

Question 7

"Every student in this room is affected by the pollutants hidden in these walls" stated in a speech introduction is

A) a statement of significance
B) an attempt to establish speaker credibility
C) a specific purpose statement
D) a preview for the speech

Question 8

Which of the following is a difference between a general purpose statement and a specific purpose statement?

A) A general purpose statement includes an infinitive phrase; a specific purpose statement does not
B) A general purpose statement identifies the overall goal of your speech; a specific purpose statement encompasses the general purpose statement and indicates what you hope to accomplish
C) A general purpose statement is merely a topic statement; a specific purpose statement indicates the overall goal of your speech
D) There is no difference

Question 9

An anecdote is

A) A short, real-life story
B) A short, hypothetical story
C) A narrative speech
D) All of the above

Question 10

A preview in your introduction is

A) an internal summary of one key point
B) the "coming attractions"; the identification of the main points of your speech
C) an attention strategy
D) the development of the significance of your topic to an audience

Question 11

In the conclusion of your speech you should

A) apologize if you run short on time
B) re-explain all of your main points for maximum effect
C) end abruptly for startling effect
D) none of the above

Question 12

Your instructor assigns the class a 5-minute speech. Your instructor tells you that the topic is "your choice." This means any topic is appropriate, especially if you find it humorous.

Question 13

Your conclusion should be about twice as long as your introduction because there is more to do if you want to be effective.

Question 14

When you run way overtime, you should make an elaborate apology to your audience in your conclusion.

Question 15

The central idea of a speech identifies the main concept, point, issue, or conclusion that you want the audience to understand, believe, feel, or do.

Question 16

"I will address the cost of college in my speech today" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement.

Question 17

Credibility can be established in your introduction by demonstrating competence on the subject, citing credentials and impressive accomplishments relevant to the purpose statement and topic.

Question 18

"All those who hate riding public transportation raise your hand" is an example of a rhetorical question.

Question 19

The general purpose statement identifies the overall goal of a speech and the specific purpose statement encompasses the general purpose and indicates what the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

Question 20

It is important to use vivid, figurative language in your specific purpose statement to grab attention.

Question 21

A preview presents the "coming attractions" for a speech and explains each point in a brief statement during the introduction before proceeding to the body of the speech.

Question 22

Always begin a speech introduction with a clever quotation.

Question 23

Establishing your credibility is a requirement for any kind of speech.

Question 24

Direct questions are almost always preferable to rhetorical questions in an introduction.

Question 25

"To inform, describe, explain, demonstrate, persuade, eulogize, or memorialize" are all examples of specific purpose statements.

Question 26

Your specific purpose statement should be a lengthy sentence of no fewer than 15 words to thoroughly explain your point of view for your speech.

Question 27

A theme and a general purpose statement are the same.

Question 28

"Have you ever wondered why gasoline at the pump is so expensive?" is an effective and appropriate specific purpose statement for a speech.

Question 29

Always begin the introduction to your speech with a clever joke.