Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To prepare an effective speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

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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.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Victoria began the introduction oher persuasive speech with these words:
Think back to the number otimes you've taken an antibiotic in your life. Antibiotics have probably helped cure your ear infections, your strep throats, and more. But what iyou got one othose diseases today and the antibiotics that used to cure them didn't work anymore? Or what iyou got a skin infection and died because there was no antibiotic your doctor could use to treat it?
What method for gaining attention and interest did Victoria use?

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A)   previewing the body of the speech
B)   revealing the general purpose
C)   summarizing the central idea
D)   relating the topic to the audience
E)   stating the importance of the topicF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which othe following is a major objective oa speech introduction?

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A)   Reveal the topic.
B)   Identify the audience.
C)   Reinforce the central idea.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and c onlyF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which othe following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?

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A)   a preview statement
B)   an announcement of the topic
C)   a brief quotation
D)   a credibility statement
E)   an internal summaryF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also

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A)   secure the audience's attention.
B)   build your credibility as a speaker.
C)   reveal the topic of the speech.
D)   provide a clear preview statement.
E)   signal the end of the speech.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which objective oa good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?
Today we're going to look at the three parts that go into making a skateboard-the plank, the wheels, and the "truck."

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A)   relate to the audience
B)   state the importance of the topic
C)   preview the body
D)   establish the speaker's goodwill
E)   summarize the introductionF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always

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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.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which othe following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction?

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A)   a visual aid
B)   a preview statement
C)   an internal summary
D)   a research citation
E)   a lengthy quotationF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which othe following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   a credibility statement
B)   a transition
C)   a causal argument
D)   an internal summary
E)   a call to actionF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

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A)   experiment with different openings until you find the best one.
B)   practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact.
C)   start delivering your introduction while you are walking to the front of the room.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and b only.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which othe following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?

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A)   a preview statement
B)   an announcement of the topic
C)   a gesture of goodwill
D)   a credibility statement
E)   a restatement of the central ideaF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Exam 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech

Which othe following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction?

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

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Which objective oa good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement? Today we're going to look at the three parts that go into making a skateboard-the plank, the wheels, and the "truck."

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

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

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Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always

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Which othe following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?

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

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

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To prepare an effective speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

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According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also

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Which othe following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?

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When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

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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.

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

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

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Which othe following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?

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Which othe following is a major objective oa speech introduction?

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

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

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

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Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always

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Which othe following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?

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

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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.

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

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