Deck 6: The Introduction and Conclusion

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT listed in your book as an objective of an introduction?

A) Indicate the main idea of the speech.
B) Capture the listener's attention.
C) Give the audience a reason for listening.
D) Call for a specific action.
E) Indicate the speaker's qualifications.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What should NOT be done in a conclusion?

A) Restate the central idea.
B) End with a rhetorical question
C) End with a negative vision of the future.
D) Summarize main ideas.
E) Introduce new material.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Beginning with a __________ is NOT listed in your book as a method for getting attention.

A) joke
B) story
C) quotation
D) statistic
E) main point

Answer 3

E

Question 4

After developing your introduction, body, and conclusion, the next step is to

A) give your speech a title.
B) practice delivering your speech.
C) organize your speech in a full-sentence outline.
D) practice delivering your speech in front of a friend.
E) record yourself delivering the speech.

Question 5

Which of the following factors is NOT important in the conclusion of a speech?

A) It is the last chance to achieve your purpose.
B) It is the final impression your audience will get.
C) It signals the audience that the speech is ending.
D) It is a chance to introduce a new idea.
E) It can end a speech with a sense of completeness.

Question 6

Many of the most memorable lines from speeches

A) are said during the introduction.
B) are in the body of the speech.
C) are at or near the conclusion.
D) are not planned.
E) occur during episodes of emotion.

Question 7

Most attention-getter statements are located

A) in the introduction.
B) in the conclusion.
C) in the body.
D) equally throughout the speech.
E) in specific data.

Question 8

The conclusion is less important than an introduction.

Question 9

You should never introduce new material in a conclusion.

Question 10

One function of an introduction is to capture attention.

Question 11

The introduction and conclusion should be equal in length.

Question 12

A statistic should never be used in an introduction.

Question 13

Visions of the future can be positive or negative.

Question 14

Never use a rhetorical question in a conclusion.

Question 15

It can be effective to begin a speech with a story or joke.

Question 16

Some people feel the conclusion is the most important part of the speech. Explain why.

Question 17

List five suggestions for gaining attention during your speech introduction. Give examples of each.

Question 18

Give three suggestions for effectively concluding a speech. Give examples of each.

Question 19

List and discuss the objectives of an effective speech introduction.