Deck 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech  

Question 1

It is seldom a good idea to discuss the importance oyour topic in the introduction oa speech.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Iyour topic is clear in the body othe speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Regardless owhat other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction oa speech.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It is usually a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even ithe listeners already know it.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know the source oyour expertise.

Question 7

Goodwill is the audience's perception owhether the speaker has the best interests othe audience in mind.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

Using visual aids is an acceptable method ogaining attention in the introduction oa speech.

Question 10

A story is an effective way to get the interest and attention othe audience, regardless ohow well the story is delivered.

Question 11

The first thing you should do in the introduction oa speech is to reveal the topic.

Question 12

Establishing credibility is an important function oa speech introduction.

Question 13

Credibility is the audience's perception owhether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Question 14

The best way to gain the audience's attention and interest in a speech introduction usually depends on the topic, the audience, and the occasion.

Question 15

Goodwill is the audience's perception owhether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Question 16

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

Question 17

A rhetorical question is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

Question 18

Opening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gain the attention oyour audience.

Question 19

A startling introduction is effective only iit is firmly related to the speech topic.

Question 20

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

Question 21

Under normal circumstances, the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent oa speech.

Question 22

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

Question 23

One function oa preview statement is to signal that the body othe speech is about to begin.

Question 24

One function oa speech conclusion is to establish the credibility othe speaker.

Question 25

As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording oyour introduction before you prepare the body oyour speech.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

Your introduction will have the greatest impact iyou begin to speak the moment you reach the front othe room.

Question 28

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

Question 29

Under normal circumstances, you should work out the exact wording oyour introduction after you have finished preparing the body oyour speech.

Question 30

Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction oa persuasive speech than in the introduction oan informative speech.

Question 31

The preview statement is usually the last component othe speech introduction and serves as a bridge to the body othe speech.

Question 32

Establishing goodwill is especially necessary in the introduction oa speech presented to a hostile audience.

Question 33

The crescendo conclusion is essentially a matter othe speaker getting louder and louder as the speech comes to an end.

Question 34

The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use owords such as "In conclusion."

Question 35

Arousing the curiosity othe audience is one othe major functions oa speech conclusion discussed in your textbook.

Question 36

Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction oan informative speech than in the introduction oa persuasive speech.

Question 37

An excellent way to get your audience's initial attention is to look at them for a moment without saying a word.

Question 38

It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as "in conclusion."

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

Which othe following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?
a. a statement establishing the speaker's credibility
b. a statement gaining the audience's attention
c. a statement previewing the main points of the speech
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

Question 42

Which othe 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

Question 43

All othe following are basic objectives oa 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 audience's attention and interest.

Question 44

Which othe following is a major objective oa 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

Question 45

It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion oa speech.

Question 46

Which othe 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

Question 47

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

Question 48

The conclusion should normally comprise about 5 to 10 percent oa speech.

Question 49

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

Question 50

Which othe 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

Question 51

When concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to end with a dramatic statement.

Question 52

Using a quotation is one othe most common and effective ways to conclude a speech.

Question 53

The conclusion should normally make up about 25 percent oa speech.
Multiple-Choice Questions Students are to indicate the answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Question 54

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

Question 55

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 speaker's credibility.
c. establishing goodwill with the audience.
d. revealing the topic of the speech.
e. gaining the attention of the audience.

Question 56

Which othe 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

Question 57

Your textbook advises that a closing quotation for a speech should be brief.

Question 58

Which othe following is a basic objective oa 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

Question 59

One function oa speech conclusion is to reinforce the speaker's central idea.

Question 60

According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way ogaining the initial attention oyour audience after you walk to the front othe 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.

Question 61

According to your textbook, the last part oa speech introduction usually
a. establishes the speaker's 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 speaker's goodwill.

Question 62

According to your textbook, __________ is the audience's perception owhether a speaker has the best interests othe audience in mind.
a. goodwill
b. receptiveness
c. identification
d. connectedness
e. egocentrism

Question 63

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.

Question 64

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 speaker's 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.

Question 65

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.

Question 66

__________ is the audience's perception owhether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.
a. Identification
b. Goodwill
c. Connectivity
d. Egocentrism
e. Credibility

Question 67

As your textbook explains, when preparing a speech introduction, you should usually
a. look for a lengthy quotation to get the interest of your audience.
b. make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.
c. plan to begin speaking immediately so the audience will quiet down.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

Question 68

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

Question 69

When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to
a. preview the body of the speech.
b. establish credibility and goodwill.
c. state the importance of the topic.
d. use statistics in the introduction.
e. arouse the curiosity of the audience.

Question 70

Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction oan) __________ speech.
a. commemorative
b. acceptance
c. persuasive
d. after-dinner
e. informative

Question 71

When you need to make sure an audience has the information necessary to understand the body oyour speech, your preview statement in the introduction might include a
a. definition.
b. credibility statement.
c. statistical reference.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

Question 72

Iyou were giving an informative speech to your classmates on the subject ofracking, you would probably include a __________ in your introduction.
a. quotation
b. startling statement
c. rhetorical question
d. story
e. definition

Question 73

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.

Question 74

According to your textbook, a speaker who attempts to establish goodwill in the introduction oa speech is aiming to convince the audience that she or he
a. will not talk for a long time.
b. has the best interests of the audience in mind.
c. is willing to take questions at the end of the speech.
d. will avoid using illogical arguments.
e. is qualified to speak on the topic.

Question 75

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.

Question 76

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.

Question 77

What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech introductions?
a. The best introduction is likely to be the one that comes to mind first.
b. A lengthy quotation can gain attention and help build credibility.
c. Determine the exact wording of the introduction before preparing the body.
d. Plan to deliver the introduction impromptu so it will be spontaneous.
e. Make your introduction no more than 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.

Question 78

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

Question 79

To prepare an effective speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you
a. keep your introduction relatively brief.
b. be creative in devising your introduction.
c. work out your introduction in detail.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

Question 80

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction oyour 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