Deck 11: Concluding Your Speech

Question 1

13 Which of the following is a nonverbal cue you can use to signal the end of your speech?

A)saying "in conclusion"
B)slowing your speaking rate
C)staying very still
D)using a monotone speaking inflection

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

1 What should a speech conclusion do?

A)It should provide new material.
B)It should summarize the main ideas.
C)It should stir guilt in the audience.
D)It should fade out gradually.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

17 Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way,moving an audience to action,and providing closure are all functions of the

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

Question 5

2 An effective speech conclusion serves which two purposes?

A)It will summarize the speech and provide closure.
B)It will evoke emotion and provide closure.
C)It will summarize the speech and capture their attention.
D)It will capture the audience's attention and evoke emotion.

Question 6

15 At the end of her speech on labeling GMO food,Marlo made her audience believe that their health could be negatively impacted if they did not write a letter to their congressperson urging him or her to vote in favor of GMO labeling.In this example,Marlo used the principle of _______ to persuade her audience to take action.

A)negation
B)proximity
C)closure
D)assurance

Question 7

16 What is the purpose of using the principle of proximity in your speech conclusion?

A)to arouse the audience's sense of guilt
B)to make the audience empathize with you
C)to enhance your credibility
D)to motivate your audience to respond

Question 8

6 Which of the following is a method for providing closure in a speech conclusion?

A)reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way
B)introducing the speech subject
C)using nonverbal cues to signal the end of the speech
D)restating the main ideas

Question 9

4 Most people summarize their speech to

A)appear credible.
B)capture the audience's attention.
C)review their main ideas for the audience.
D)introduce the subject of the speech.

Question 10

12 According to the text,which of the following transitional phrases gives the audience unspoken permission to tune out?

A)in conclusion
B)finally
C)in the future
D)for my last point

Question 11

18 When Gloria said,"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," she is using a

A)startling statement.
B)re-emphasis on the central idea.
C)statement to motivate the audience to respond.
D)concluding summary statement.

Question 12

11 Terms like "finally" and "in conclusion" are examples of devices

A)to motivate an audience to respond or be moved to action.
B)that provide closure for a speech.
C)that summarize the main points in a speech.
D)that reemphasize the main point in a memorable way.

Question 13

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

A)capture the audience's attention.
B)provide closure.
C)introduce the speech subject.
D)enhance the speaker's credibility.

Question 14

5 Which of the following is a method for summarizing a speech in the conclusion?

A)reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way
B)using verbal cues to signal the end of the speech
C)using nonverbal cues to signal the end of the speech
D)motivating the audience to respond

Question 15

10 A concluding transition needs to be followed quickly by

A)an illustration or anecdote.
B)a quotation.
C)a humorous comment.
D)the final statement of the speech.

Question 16

3 According to the text,the conclusion is a speaker's last chance to

A)appear credible.
B)capture the audience's attention.
C)review his or her main ideas for the audience.
D)introduce the subject of the speech.

Question 17

20 In the introduction of 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?

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 18

14 In her speech conclusion,Milena began to slow her speaking rate and moved out from behind the podium to make a final impassioned plea.In this example,Milena was using nonverbal cues to

A)overcome her speaking anxiety.
B)introduce her subject.
C)capture her audience's attention.
D)signal the end of her speech.

Question 19

19 In his speech about registering to vote,Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal.He concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should go by one of the locations that he has listed on the chalkboard and 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." In this example,Dan is using

A)a personal reference.
B)an inspirational appeal.
C)a statement to motivate the audience to respond.
D)an effective summary of the speech's main points.

Question 20

9 According to the text,which phrase can backfire in signaling the end of a speech?

A)for my last point
B)in conclusion
C)finally
D)in the end

Question 21

30 The conclusions of many famous speeches rephrase the central idea in a memorable way.

Question 22

29 One of the most important functions of a speech conclusion is summarizing the speech.

Question 23

24 When a speaker rouses the audience to an emotional pitch at the end of his or her speech,he or she is

A)using a personal reference.
B)referring to the introduction.
C)using a quotation.
D)using an inspirational appeal.

Question 24

27 An effective conclusion will summarize the speech and provide closure.

Question 25

34 A concluding transition needs to be followed quickly by the final statement of the speech.

Question 26

38 Answering a rhetorical question that you presented in the introduction is a repetitive and unimaginative way to provide closure.

Question 27

35 If your speech is informative,you should NOT ask your audience to take any sort of action after your speech.

Question 28

26 Your introduction creates an important first impression; your conclusion leaves an equally important final impression.

Question 29

28 A conclusion is a speaker's first chance to review his or her main ideas for the audience.

Question 30

33 Saying,"that's the end" or "that's my speech" is an example of a transitional phrase signaling the end of a speech and an appropriate way to provide closure in your speech conclusion.

Question 31

36 When audience members feel that they are or could be personally involved or affected,they are more likely to respond to your message.

Question 32

23 In the beginning of his speech,Ryan asked the audience a rhetorical question.At the end of the speech,he provided an answer to the question.Which method for creating effective introductions did Ryan use?

A)using a personal reference
B)referring to the introduction
C)using a quotation
D)using an inspirational appeal

Question 33

25 In the conclusion of her speech on cyber bullying,Rooney told a story about an 18 year old girl who committed suicide as a result of being cyber bullied by her peers.Rooney said,"Megan Mara was a sensitive soul.She was a talented artist and those who were close to her said she would have accomplished great things in her life.But she will not have that opportunity because of the thoughtless cruelty of others.We have the power to prevent this from happening to someone else,but in order to do so we must remember how much our actions affect others and consciously choose kindness over cruelty." In this example,Rooney used _______ to create an effective conclusion to her speech.

A)a personal reference
B)an inspirational appeal or challenge
C)a quotation
D)a reference to the introduction

Question 34

32 You should not restate your main ideas in your speech conclusion because it makes your speech too repetitive.

Question 35

40 Inspirational appeals or challenges are NOT part of effective conclusions.

Question 36

37 Effective conclusions may employ illustrations,quotations or personal references.

Question 37

22 What is the purpose of referring to the introduction of a speech in the speech conclusion?

A)It provides a sense of closure.
B)It captures the audience's attention.
C)It gives the audience time to digest what they have heard.
D)It builds speaker credibility.

Question 38

39 Referring to the introduction is one effective way to conclude your speech.

Question 39

31 The end of your speech is your last chance to impress the central idea on your audience.

Question 40

21 In the conclusion of his speech on mindfulness meditation,Jackson says,"The spiritual teacher and mindfulness master Eckhart Tolle says,'Whatever the present moment contains,accept it as if you had chosen it.Always work with it,not against it.' If we follow this simple advice we can all achieve true peace and make our mind into our friend instead of our enemy." What method for creating an effective conclusion did Jackson use?

A)a personal reference
B)references to the introduction
C)a quotation
D)an illustration

Question 41

48 Explain why speakers utilize the principle of proximity and how it works.

Question 42

44 Talia finishes a story in her speech conclusion that she started in the introduction.Talia is providing closure by _______.

Question 43

42 In addition to reemphasizing the central idea of the speech,the conclusion is also likely to restate the ________.

Question 44

46 List the two main purposes of conclusions and explain how you can fulfill each of these purposes.

Question 45

41 The quality of a conclusion that makes a speech "sound finished" is called _______.

Question 46

50 Give an example of how to use a reference to the introduction in a speech conclusion.

Question 47

49 Identify two methods that can be used to create both an effective speech introduction and speech conclusion,and identify two methods that can only be used for effective conclusions.

Question 48

47 Identify some verbal and nonverbal cues a speaker can use to provide closure.

Question 49

43 One technique that can backfire in signaling the end of a speech is the phrase _______.

Question 50

Shane roused his audience to an emotional pitch at the end of his speech by telling a touching story about his dead grandfather and urging his audience to spend more time with their loved ones.This is an example of an _______.