Deck 10: Introducing Your Speech

Question 1

6 It is important to build trust with the audience,to have them believe you and like you.This is known as speaker

A)likeability.
B)credibility.
C)trustworthiness.
D)popularity.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

2 In a speech introduction,proximity is

A)how close the speaker is to the audience.
B)when the speaker uses the most current information.
C)when the speaker presents the thesis statement first.
D)the degree to which the information affects the audience directly.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

18 Leonard walked to the podium,made direct eye contact with the audience,then asked the audience: "Have you ever wondered what a hot dog is made of? Do you really want to know?" What introductory device was Leonard using?

A)opening with a startling facts
B)asking rhetorical questions
C)establishing his credibility
D)using personal references

Answer 3

B

Question 4

19 The day Marcus delivered his speech about the dangers of paparazzi stalking celebrities was also the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.Marcus decided to mention this in his speech introduction.What introductory device was Marcus using?

A)a reference to a historical event
B)a reference to a recent event
C)a personal reference
D)a rhetorical question

Question 5

4 According to the text,the most obvious purpose that you must accomplish in a speech introduction is to

A)get the audience's attention.
B)introduce the subject of your speech.
C)establish your credibility.
D)establish proximity with your audience.

Question 6

1 The first function of a speech introduction is

A)to reveal the topic.
B)to preview of the main ideas.
C)to get the audience's attention.
D)to establish credibility.

Question 7

11 An anecdote is a

A)persuasive argument used to counteract the thesis statement.
B)brief story or illustration.
C)way of including expert testimony in the introduction.
D)set of startling statistics.

Question 8

15 Janet's introduction contained the following remarks: "How many of you know someone who has tried to quit smoking,successfully or unsuccessfully? Have any of the smokers in this audience tried to quit? Well,if you have tried to quit and failed,you are among the 20 percent of Americans who have tried to quit multiple times.A few months ago I tried to quit,for the umpteenth time,but this time I made it.I'd like to tell you exactly how I made it." Which of the following statements is accurate about this introduction?

A)Janet used too many devices in this introduction; the audience will be confused rather than intrigued.
B)Janet should not discuss her own experience with quitting smoking because it creates distance between her and the audience.
C)Janet has successfully combined introductory devices of questions to the audience,statistical information,and a personal reference.
D)Janet has successfully combined introductory devices of startling statements,reference to historical events,and illustrations.

Question 9

16 To turn questions into an effective introduction,you must think of good questions and

A)ask more than one.
B)deliver the questions effectively.
C)only ask rhetorical questions.
D)combine them with humor.

Question 10

5 A credible speaker is

A)one whom the audience sees as a believable and competent.
B)one who has a magnetic stage presence and quick wit.
C)always the top-most authority on the subject at -hand.
D)always has several decades of speaking experience

Question 11

7 In the introduction,a good way to establish your credibility is to

A)start with a well known quotation.
B)be well prepared and confident.
C)summarize your main ideas.
D)state your specific purpose.

Question 12

14 According to your text,in which of the following circumstances would humor be a poor choice for your introductory device?

A)when your audience is socioeconomically diverse
B)when your audience is racially diverse
C)when your audience in linguistically diverse
D)when your audience has varying levels of formal education

Question 13

8 In developing her speech on scuba diving,Rachael is trying to decide whether or not to tell the audience in her introduction that she has been a diver since she was a freshman in high school.She wonders if this will help or hurt her credibility.Which of the following advice would
You suggest?

A)Rachael should avoid describing her experience with the topic because she will appear to be speaker-centered and not audience-centered.
B)Rachael should give a brief,credibility-building explanation of her experience with the topic.
C)Rachael should give a full and lengthy explanation of her experiences with the topic,including when she started diving,how many years she's diving,how often she dives,etc.
D)For the sake of suspense,Rachael should wait until her conclusion to describe her diving experience.

Question 14

3 Dana begins her speech against abortion by putting up a transparency that shows a graphic image of an aborted fetus.Is this an effective opening?

A)No; she should have opened with a verbal,rather than a visual attention getter.
B)No; this type of graphic material may disgust and repel the audience.
C)Yes; this was startling and vivid and got the audience's attention.
D)Yes; an audience cannot ignore the truth when it is pointed out to them.

Question 15

12 According to the text,what is the most inherently interesting type of supporting material?

A)a startling introductory device
B)a specific purpose statement
C)a summary
D)an anecdote

Question 16

A speaker who describes his/her main points as part of the introduction is utilizing an

A)credibility statement.
B)specific purpose statement.
C)preview statement.
D)internal summary.

Question 17

9 A ______ in your speech tells the listeners what to expect by enumerating the ideas or points that you plan to present.

A)summary
B)specific purpose
C)signpost
D)emphasis statement

Question 18

13 Which of the following is a benefit of using humor as your introductory device?

A)It helps relax your audience.
B)It compensates for a lack of research.
C)It distracts the audience from your nervousness.
D)It is easier to deliver than other introductory methods.

Question 19

In an introduction,you may ask a question that doesn't require a response but makes the audience think about your topic.This type of question is an ______ question.

A)rhetorical
B)ambiguous
C)anecdotal
D)unanswerable

Question 20

20 Kennedy wants to use a reference to a recent event in her speech about stem cell research.In order to do so effectively,Kennedy must choose an event that occurred within the past

A)24 hours.
B)48 hours.
C)year.
D)five years.

Question 21

35 A relevant and interesting anecdote will introduce your subject and almost invariably gain an audience's attention.

Question 22

28 The main purpose of a speech introduction is to get the audience's attention,regardless of whether it is favorable or unfavorable.

Question 23

23 What do personal references do best in all speech introductions?

A)create separation between speaker and audience.
B)enhance a speaker's charisma
C)establish a bond between speaker and audience
D)make a speaker appear more intelligent

Question 24

39 A rhetorical question is intended to provoke thought,rather than elicit an answer.

Question 25

24 The statement,"This is a great day,because so many people from so many walks of life have gathered in this place to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King,Jr." is an example of an introductory device called reference to

A)the occasion.
B)something personal.
C)a recent event.
D)a historical event.

Question 26

25 In the speech just before Jerome's,the speaker covered some of the same material that Jerome was going to use in his speech on golf.Instead of letting this throw him,Jerome acknowledged the overlap in his introduction.Was this a wise thing to do?

A)No; drawing attention to the similarities in the two speeches was unnecessary and hurt Jerome's credibility.
B)Yes; but only because Jerome made the point much more clearly and succinctly than the speaker before him.
C)No; Jerome should not have mentioned the overlap because chances are the audience would not catch it.
D)Yes; Jerome used an attention-getting,credibility-building device known as a reference to a preceding speech.

Question 27

30 Perhaps the most obvious purpose of an introduction is to introduce the subject of a speech.

Question 28

37 Often a past writer or speaker has expressed an opinion on your topic that is more authoritative,comprehensive,or memorable than what you can say.

Question 29

27 As a speaker,your task is to ensure that your introduction convinces your audience to listen to you.

Question 30

26 Your introduction provides your listeners with an important first impression of both you and your speech.

Question 31

31 One way to build credibility in the introduction is to be prepared and appear confident.

Question 32

Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches its members' attention but discourages them to listen further.

Question 33

An illustration or anecdote is the most inherently interesting type of supporting material.

Question 34

22 In her speech on the pet food industry,Keisha says,"I have always loved animals.In fact,I have two dogs and two cats at home right now.As a pet owner,I am very conscientious about what I feed my pets because I want them to live long,healthy lives." What method for creating effective introductions is Keisha using?

A)a personal reference
B)a rhetorical question
C)humor
D)references to the occasion

Question 35

21 When you thank someone for inviting you to speak in your introduction you are using a

A)rhetorical device.
B)reference to a recent event.
C)personal illustration.
D)personal reference.

Question 36

29 You can help establish listening motivation by showing the members of your audience how the topic affects them directly.

Question 37

33 A credibility statement is an organizational strategy called a signpost.

Question 38

32 A way to establish proximity is to tell the audience of your personal experience with your topic.

Question 39

38 Humor,handled well,can be a wonderful attention getter.

Question 40

40 Referring to a recent event decreases your credibility by showing that you are only knowledgeable about current events and not historical ones.

Question 41

Explain the purpose of using an anecdote or illustration in a speech introduction and provide an example of how you could use one.

Question 42

List the five purposes of introduction and provide a method for accomplishing each of them.

Question 43

44 If your topic is timely,a reference to a _______ can be a good way to begin your speech.

Question 44

45 If your speech is one of several being presented on the same occasion,such as in a speech class,at a symposium,or as part of a lecture series you may want to make a reference to _______.

Question 45

What are the five important functions of a good speech introduction?

Question 46

42 An)_______is an illustration or a brief story.

Question 47

41 _______ is an audience's perception of a speaker as competent,trustworthy,and believable.

Question 48

Explain the purpose of using a startling fact or statistic in a speech introduction and provide an example of how you could use one.

Question 49

50 Why have quotations become such a common method of introducing a speech?

Question 50

43 A thoughtful _______ question can prompt your listeners' mental participation in your introduction,getting their attention and giving them a reason to listen.