Deck 8: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Question 1

The first step in an effective introduction is to

A) state your general purpose.
B) state your specific purpose.
C) capture your audience's attention.
D) introduce yourself.

Answer 1

capture your audience's attention.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

credibility

Question 3

Another word for credibility is

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

Answer 3

ethos.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way to establish speaker credibility in the introduction?

A) Demonstrate your knowledge of the topic.
B) Practice your introduction until you feel confident.
C) Avoid explaining your personal experience with the topic or you may come across as arrogant.
D) Show the audience that you are sincere and concerned for their well-being.

Question 5

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)

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

Question 6

Jana is listening to a speech on laundry skills, but finds herself getting distracted because her mom still does her laundry and she doesn't find the information useful. In this case, Jana doesn't think the speech demonstrates

A) audience relevance.
B) credibility.
C) proper citations.
D) an effective introduction.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What should come after the attention-getter in a speech introduction?

A) a thesis statement
B) an statement of the topic and a preview
C) a list of the speaker's credentials
D) a WOW statement

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the speech preview?

A) It should outline the speech in detail.
B) It shifts the focus to the essence of your speech.
C) It comes after you capture the audience's attention.
D) It should only be one or two sentences.

Question 10

"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)

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

Question 11

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.

A) attention-getter
B) ethos statement
C) central idea
D) speech preview

Question 12

"By the year 2020, depression will be the second most common health problem in the world, according to the Public Broadcasting System." The preceding attention-getter falls into which category?

A) humor
B) questions
C) references
D) facts and statistics

Question 13

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

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 14

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

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

Question 15

Which of the following statements about using stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes as attention-getters is TRUE?

A) You always need to explain them.
B) They should always be true, not fictional.
C) The more emotion you include the better.
D) They help an audience identify with your topic.

Question 16

___________are words or passages written or said by someone else.

A) Illustrations
B) Statistics
C) Quotations
D) Citations

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using attention-getters?

A) Facts and statistics are most effective if they are from a reliable source.
B) Always provide the name of the person you are quoting.
C) Do not use pictures or videos which increase the chance of technical difficulties.
D) Practice long quotations over and over so you know them well enough to make eye contact.

Question 18

____________can build a positive relationship with your audience and lighten up a dry or complex topic.

A) Rhetorical questions
B) Humor
C) Facts
D) Statistics

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using humor as an attention-getter?

A) Make it understandable.
B) Test it out on someone else.
C) Make sure it is not demeaning.
D) If a story is very funny, it need not be relevant.

Question 20

What can cause audience members to linger too long on thoughts or feelings you evoked, and miss the next part of your speech?

A) facts and statistics
B) quotations
C) rhetorical questions
D) humor

Question 21

"If you woke up in the middle of the night and found your house on fire, would you know what to do? Would you be able to follow your fire escape plan, or like many people, do you not even have a fire escape plan?" The preceding is an example of a

A) statistic.
B) rhetorical question.
C) story.
D) response-evoking question.

Question 22

Which of the following is TRUE about using questions as attention-getters?

A) You should only ask one question in your attention- getter.
B) Rhetorical questions require the audience to answer out loud.
C) Questions are the least-used attention-getting technique for speakers.
D) Both response-evoking questions and rhetorical questions can cause problems.

Question 23

"By a show of hands, how many of you got 8 hours of sleep last night?" The preceding is an example of a(n)

A) response-evoking question.
B) anecdotal question.
C) statistic.
D) rhetorical question.

Question 24

An issue associated with use of response-evoking questions as attention-getters is

A) they can be demeaning to particular groups.
B) they can be easily misunderstood by cross-cultural audiences.
C) the answers may not be what you expect.
D) they may cause audience members to linger too long in thoughts or feeling you evoked.

Question 25

In which of the following circumstances would the use of a reference as an attention-getter be most necessary?

A) when you are delivering a persuasive speech
B) when the speaking event is momentous
C) when the audience is multi-generational
D) when you want to improve your credibility

Question 26

According to the text, which of the following websites is a good source for historical and recent events?

A) aad.archives.gov/aad
B) www.bartleby.com
C) www.gallup.com
D) www.census.com

Question 27

Your introduction should be no more than_________ percent of your speech time.

A) 1
B) 50
C) 15
D) 30

Question 28

Which of the following is TRUE about organizing your speech introduction?

A) You should write it before you write the body.
B) The attention-getter needs to come last.
C) Your credibility material needs to come first.
D) You need to know the tone and content of your speech before you can write the introduction.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT true about the conclusion?

A) It is not as important as the introduction and body.
B) You will use some of the same tactics in the conclusion that you did in the introduction.
C) It should leave your audience enlightened and satisfied.
D) It allows you to "WOW" the audience one last time.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a function of the conclusion?

A) to summarize the main ideas in your speech
B) to introduce new support material for impact
C) to signal the ending of the speech
D) to create an impact one last time

Question 31

In his speech conclusion, James uses the phrase "in conclusion" to

A) create an impact one last time.
B) elicit a response from his audience.
C) signal the end of his speech.
D) summarize the main points of his speech.

Question 32

"We've learned a lot about counterfeit medicine today. However, what's important to remember is, first, counterfeit medicine is widespread; second, counterfeit medicine is difficult to contain; and third, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from counterfeits." The preceding passage is an example of a(n)

A) summary statement.
B) "WOW" statement.
C) audience relevance statement.
D) credibility statement.

Question 33

The very last part of the conclusion should

A) elicit a response from the audience.
B) signal the end.
C) summarize main points.
D) create an impact one last time

Question 34

Ashanti worked hard to make the end of her speech memorable and to leave her audience with an intense feeling which compelled them to clap enthusiastically. This is known as the ______________ of a speech.

A) "WOW" moment
B) credibility material
C) attention-getter
D) audience relevance material

Question 35

Using______________ as a "WOW" statement helps to humanize your topic and can appeal one last time to your audience's emotions.

A) facts and statistics
B) stories, anecdotes, illustrations, and narratives
C) credibility material
D) audience relevance material

Question 36

Another word for "emotional power" is

A) mythos.
B) pathos.
C) ethos.
D) logos.

Question 37

When delivering a speech on the Apollo 11 landing, Alane used the following "WOW" statement: "As Neil Armstrong said, 'That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.'" In this case, Alane used a_______________ for her "WOW" statement.

A) statistic
B) narrative
C) quotation
D) rhetorical question

Question 38

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?

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

Question 39

Your conclusion should be approximately_____________ percent of your speech time.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 25

Question 40

What are the three parts of a conclusion?

A) attention-getter, audience relevance statement, and WOW statement
B) summary statement, audience response statement, and WOW statement
C) WOW statement, credibility material, and audience relevance statement
D) summary statement, audience response statement, and attention-getter

Question 41

In order to build his speaker credibility, Terrence should make it evident that he is sincere and concerned for the audience's well-being.

Question 42

is not necessary to explain your knowledge of the topic inthe introduction.

Question 43

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.

Question 44

You should state your name and topic before you utilize your attention-getter in a speech.

Question 45

Lacey has decided to use facts and statistics for an attention-getter in her speech on media violence. Lacey should use facts and statistics that are unfamiliar to her audience because they are most effective.

Question 46

Humor is a good attention-getter, even if it is not relevant to the topic.

Question 47

A rhetorical question does not require a response from the audience.

Question 48

You should never try to get your audience's attention by referring to yourself, the audience, or the occasion.

Question 49

Your introduction should be no more than 15 percent of your speech.

Question 50

Malik is organizing his introduction for a speech on the history of AIDS. Malik should start his introduction with a good attention-getter.

Question 51

Dolly is trying to decide how to end her speech on the history of Appalachian music. Dolly should end her conclusion by trying to elicit a response from her audience.

Question 52

When using stories, narratives, illustrations, and anecdotes as "WOW" statements, you should keep them as short as possible.

Question 53

Another word for emotional power is mythos.

Question 54

Beverly is creating a "WOW" statement, but feels that she still needs to humanize her speech topic. In this case, she should use stories, narratives, illustrations, or anecdotes for her "WOW" statement.

Question 55

Your conclusion should take up about 10 percent of your total speech time.

Question 56

Aristotle referred to the concept of credibility as_____________ .

Question 57

A _____________ comes after the attention-getter in the introduction.

Question 58

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.

Question 59

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.

Question 60

_____________are words or passages written or said by someone else.

Question 61

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

Question 62

"By a show of hands, how many of you took time to eat breakfast this morning?" The preceding is an example of a ______________question.

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

The introduction should begin with a(n) __________________ .

Question 66

The conclusion should end with a _____________ .

Question 67

Another word for emotional power is ______________ .

Question 68

The best way to view a "WOW" statement is to treat it like the________________ in your introduction.

Question 69

The conclusion should be around _________________ percent of your speech.

Question 70

How can you use speaker delivery to enhance your credibility?

Question 71

Write out a preview on the topic of healthy weight loss.

Question 72

Explain why capturing your audience's attention with an attention-getter is so important to the introduction.

Question 73

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

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

What is one important rule to keep in mind when using humor as an attention-getter?

Question 77

Write out a rhetorical question on the topic of effective study skills.

Question 78

Write out a response-evoking question on the topic of the importance of getting enough sleep.

Question 79

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

Question 80

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