Question 1

Most speech instructors suggest creating the_________________ before you write either the introduction or conclusion.

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Question 2

"Learning to make your own pizza is not only healthier but cheaper." The preceding is an example of a(n)

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A)  general purpose. 
B)  audience relevance statement. 
C)  internal review. 
D)  credibility statement.

Question 3

Melody is creating an attention-getter for her speech on computer programming and feels she needs to lighten up this dry and complex topic.In this case, Melody should use  __________  for her attention-getter

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Question 4

In her conclusion, Tatiana has chosen to finish the poem she used at the beginning of her speech. What type of "WOW" statement is this?

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A)  a rhetorical question 
B)  a challenge to the audience 
C)  an anecdote 
D)  a reference back to the introduction

Question 5

Read the following introduction and describe what is wrong with it.
Hi, everyone. My name is Janice and I am here to show you how to make a homemade apple pie.
Have you ever wanted a good, mouth-watering piece of apple pie but you thought it was too difficult to make?
Making apple pie is not difficult at all. Anyone who can follow a simple recipe can make one and you will be rewarded with a favorite treat that you can take to picnics, parties, and Thanksgiving dinners.
I was given this recipe by my aunt several years ago and have made apple pie for my family ever since.
Today I want to show how you can easily make your own apple pie.

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Question 6

__________are vivid accounts that can personalize your speech by helping the audience identify with the topic.

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A)  Stories, narratives, illustrations, and anecdotes 
B)  Quotations and citations 
C)  Rhetorical questions 
D)  Logical appeals

Question 7

"Today I want to show you how to bake a homemade apple pie. We will gather our ingredients, make the crust, add the filling and bake it to perfection." The preceding is an example of a(n)

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A)  delivery statement. 
B)  ethos statement. 
C)  source citation. 
D)  speech preview.

Question 8

What is a guideline for using your own personal story as an attention-getter?

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Question 9

When are facts and statistics the most effective as attention-getters?

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Question 10

Gary is creating an attention-getter and needs to point to a remarkable situation or problem. In this case Gary should use _____________ for his attention-getter.

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Question 11

You have ____________ when the audience perceives you as kind, competent, caring, honest, and excited about your topic and speech event.

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A)  credibility 
B)  hype 
C)  logos 
D)  pathos

Question 12

As a camp counselor for the past three summers, I can tell you that attending summer camp has many benefits." The preceding is an example of a(n)

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A)  introduction. 
B)  attention-getter. 
C)  credibility statement. 
D)  audience relevance statement.

Question 13

How does the way you approach your introduction affect your confidence as a speaker?

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Question 14

What are the guidelines for using quotations as attention- getters?

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Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about using facts and statistics as attention-getters?

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A)  They are most effective if they are already known by the audience. 
B)  They can help point to a remarkable situation or problem. 
C)  They should be vivid but not shocking. 
D)  They should only be used in persuasive speeches.

Question 16

Ariadne wants to use a question for her attention-getter, but does not want an actual response. Ariadne should use a______________question.

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Question 17

Another word for credibility is

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A)  hype. 
B)  ethos. 
C)  audience relevance. 
D)  logos.

Question 18

Lara only needs to focus on establishing speaker credibility in the introduction of her speech because that is the only part of a speech where speakers can build credibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)_____________ is something you say, show, or do to get your audience to focus on you and on the topic and goal of your speech.

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Question 20

What type of references can be used as attention-getters?

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Exam 8: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech