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Q: According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually a. establishes the speakers credibility. b. identifies the topic of the speech. c. previews the main points in the body. d. relates the topic to the audience. e. shows the speakers goodwill.

Q: According to your textbook, the preview statement a. lets the audience know the sources of your information. b. is usually the last part of a speech introduction. c. signals that the body of the speech is about to begin. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, the preview statement in a speech introduction a. identifies the main points in the body of the speech. b. usually comes before the speakers credibility statement. c. is used to relate the topic to the interests of the audience. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction? a. a preview statement b. an announcement of the topic c. a brief quotation d. a credibility statement e. an internal summary

Q: According to your textbook, each of the following is a way of gaining the audiences attention and interest except a. stating the importance of the topic. b. previewing the body of the speech. c. arousing the audiences curiosity. d. relating the topic to the audience. e. telling an interesting story.

Q: Which of the following is least likely to gain the attention and interest of the audience? a. a rhetorical question b. an intriguing statement c. a lengthy quotation d. striking statistics e. a personal story

Q: Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always a. startle the audience. b. use a rhetorical question. c. relate the topic to the audience. d. tell an interesting story. e. present striking statistics.

Q: When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually a. preview the main points to be discussed in the body. b. gain the attention and interest of your audience. c. establish your credibility on the speech topic. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually a. reveal the topic of the speech. b. support the central idea with evidence. c. preview the main points of the speech. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: __________ is the audiences perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. a. Identification b. Goodwill c. Connectivity d. Egocentrism e. Credibility

Q: According to your textbook, you can establish your credibility in a speech introduction by a. explaining your firsthand knowledge and experience with the topic. b. introducing the topic to your audience with technical language. c. stating that you have learned about the topic through your research. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, __________ is the audiences perception of whether a speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. a. goodwill b. receptiveness c. identification d. connectedness e. egocentrism

Q: When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction of your speech. a. tell a story b. define unclear terms c. have a concise preview statement d. state the importance of the topic e. establish goodwill toward the audience

Q: When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of a. previewing the body of the speech. b. enhancing the speakers credibility. c. establishing goodwill with the audience. d. revealing the topic of the speech. e. gaining the attention of the audience.

Q: Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction? a. a visual aid b. a preview statement c. an internal summary d. a research citation e. a lengthy quotation

Q: Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction? a. a transition b. an internal summary c. a lengthy quotation d. a startling statement e. a causal argument

Q: Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction? a. a credibility statement b. a transition c. a causal argument d. an internal summary e. a call to action

Q: T F When concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to end with a dramatic statement.

Q: T F When concluding a speech, you should seldom refer back to ideas mentioned in the introduction.

Q: T F Referring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity.

Q: T F The conclusion should normally comprise about 5 to 10 percent of a speech.

Q: T F The conclusion should normally make up about 25 percent of a speech. Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Q: According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation, the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the front of the room is a. asking someone to lower the lights. b. beginning to speak loudly and clearly. c. rapping your hand lightly on the lectern until everyone is quiet. d. looking directly at the audience without saying a word. e. asking everyone to be quiet and pay attention.

Q: Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction? a. Reinforce the central idea. b. Preview the main points. c. Gain the attention of the audience. d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: Which of the following is a major objective of a speech introduction? a. Reveal the topic. b. Identify the audience. c. Reinforce the central idea. d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except a. Establish credibility and goodwill. b. Support your main points. c. Reveal the topic of the speech. d. Preview the body of the speech. e. Get the audiences attention and interest.

Q: Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction? a. a statement establishing the speakers credibility b. a statement gaining the audiences attention c. a statement previewing the main points of the speech d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: T F Using a quotation is one of the most common and effective ways to conclude a speech.

Q: T F Your textbook advises that a closing quotation for a speech should be brief.

Q: T F One function of a speech conclusion is to establish the credibility of the speaker.

Q: T F Arousing the curiosity of the audience is one of the major functions of a speech conclusion discussed in your textbook.

Q: T F It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as in conclusion.

Q: T F The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as in conclusion.

Q: T F A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.

Q: T F The crescendo conclusion is essentially a matter of the speaker getting louder and louder as the speech comes to an end.

Q: T F A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending.

Q: T F A dissolve ending is a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement.

Q: T F One function of a speech conclusion is to reinforce the speakers central idea.

Q: T F It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion of a speech.

Q: T F Under normal circumstances, the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech.

Q: T F Under normal circumstances, you should work out the exact wording of your introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.

Q: T F Your textbook advises that you work out your introduction in detail and practice it until you can deliver it smoothly and with strong eye contact.

Q: T F Your introduction will have the greatest impact if you begin to speak the moment you reach the front of the room.

Q: T F An excellent way to get your audiences initial attention is to look at them for a moment without saying a word.

Q: T F Establishing goodwill is especially necessary in the introduction of a speech presented to a hostile audience.

Q: T F One function of a preview statement is to signal that the body of the speech is about to begin.

Q: T F The preview statement is usually the last component of the speech introduction and serves as a bridge to the body of the speech.

Q: T F A preview statement is usually necessary in the introduction even when a speaker is addressing an audience that is well informed about the topic.

Q: T F The preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

Q: T F The best way to gain the audiences attention and interest in a speech introduction usually depends on the topic, the audience, and the occasion.

Q: T F If your topic is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction.

Q: T F It is usually a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners already know it.

Q: T F Credibility is the audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Q: T F Establishing credibility is an important function of a speech introduction.

Q: T F One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know the source of your expertise.

Q: T F It is appropriate to establish your credibility in a speech introduction by letting your audience know that your information comes from reading, classes, or other sources.

Q: T F Goodwill is the audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Q: T F Goodwill is the audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

Q: T F Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of a persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech.

Q: T F Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of an informative speech than in the introduction of a persuasive speech.

Q: T F A story is an effective way to get the interest and attention of the audience, regardless of how well the story is delivered.

Q: T F Using visual aids is an acceptable method of gaining attention in the introduction of a speech.

Q: T F Using visual aids in a speech introduction is an ineffective way to gain the interest and attention of the audience.

Q: What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer. The body as we know it was not designed to participate in athletic events under the high demands that athletes face today. This leads to injuries and creates a need for trained professionals to deal with these injuries. I have taken several classes in my pursuit of an athletic training certificate. Today I will talk about what athletic trainers do to prevent injuries, how they assess injuries, and how they work with injuries in rehabilitation.

Q: What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer. Hi, my name is Barry. Today I want to talk to you about saving for retirement. How many people here have already started saving money in a retirement account? No one. Thats what I thought. It may seem absurd to start saving now, but it isnt. Money magazine says college students can benefit tremendously in the long run from the power of compound interest. So lets get started.

Q: What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer. An attack on the United States with a biological or chemical weapon is an eventuality that must be addressed. That warning comes from Steven Rosenthal of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. As Rosenthals warning suggests, we must be prepared to deal with the threat of smallpox. Smallpox is a deadly disease, but vaccination dealt with it in the past and will do so again. Today, I will give you information that will help you understand the current situation with regard to smallpox. Well focus on the smallpox threat, the smallpox virus, and the smallpox vaccine.

Q: What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer. A brain aneurysm has been described as the worst headache you can imagine. But the outcome is much worse than a headache. Here are the statistics: one-third of the people with a ruptured aneurysm die before they get to the hospital; another third of the people with a ruptured aneurysm die after they get to the hospital. The final third? They survive, but 40 percent of them suffer long-term neurological damage. Today I would like to explore this subject with you.

Q: T F According to your textbook, opening your speech with a strong introduction is an excellent way to boost your confidence.

Q: T F Regardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech.

Q: T F It is seldom a good idea to discuss the importance of your topic in the introduction of a speech.

Q: T F The first thing you should do in the introduction of a speech is to reveal the topic.

Q: T F A startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic.

Q: T F Building suspense about the topic in your introduction is a good way to pull your listeners into a speech.

Q: T F A rhetorical question is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

Q: T F When you use a rhetorical question to gain attention in a speech introduction, you should state the question, pause a moment, and then give the answer.

Q: T F Opening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gain the attention of your audience.

Q: List and explain the four objectives of a speech introduction.

Q: What is the first thing a speaker must do in the introduction? Why?

Q: What are six methods a speaker can use in a speech introduction to gain the attention and interest of an audience? Identify each and offer a brief explanation.