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Q: ______ ideas have no place in the conclusion to a speech. a. New b. Old c. Exciting d. Clear

Q: During your conclusion of a speech, you are putting your presentation on ______ for a moment. a. fast forward b. rewind c. pause d. slow motion

Q: The conclusion should be used for all of the following EXCEPT a. restating ideas you have already introduced. b. introducing new points. c. using a quotation that summarizes or highlights your point of view. d. reinforcing the main points you want audience members to remember.

Q: You can say that your conclusion does not restate a. your main points. b. your central idea. c. your thesis. d. your previous evidence for main points.

Q: Which of the following is NOT suggested for your conclusion? a. bringing back a previous story b. integrating humor c. asking a rhetorical question d. making your audience feel guilty so they will act

Q: If used appropriately and wisely, ______ can be beneficial in creating a memorable conclusion. a. sarcasm b. humor c. crying d. anger

Q: At the end of the speech, you should strive to achieve a. closure. b. novelty. c. amazement. d. puzzlement.

Q: A well-crafted conclusion should a. reinforce the goals of your speech. b. depart from the goals of your speech. c. not affect the goals of your speech. b. not be memorable.

Q: Your introduction should a. confuse receivers. b. clarify receivers. c. entertain receivers. d. enthuse receivers.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding the conclusion to a speech? a. It can drive home the message of the speech. b. It is less important than the rest of the speech. c. It can break the entire speech. d. It should reiterate previous material.

Q: According to speech consultant Sharon Bower, Listeners forget______, colorless, and complicated endings. a. short b. long c. loud d. quiet

Q: Speech coach Stephen C. Rafe, advises you to look over your material and ask yourself, What is the most important or ______ way to end this communication? a. pleasant b. difficult c. logical d. convincing

Q: A well-designed conclusion fulfills all of the following functions EXCEPT a. it lets the audience know a presentation is drawing to a close. b. it summarizes key ideas the speaker shared. c. it typically bores receivers. d. it provides the speech with a sense of closure.

Q: The final minutes of your speech constitute your last opportunity to a. position your ideas firmly in the minds of audience members. b. introduce new ideas. c. present new evidence. d. allow audience to leave the speech setting early.

Q: It takes ______ to end a speech well. a. conniving b. skill c. luck d. persuasion

Q: Which of the following would be a good way to end a speech? a. Thats all folks. b. Thats the way it is. c. Using an inspirational quote d. And so it goes.

Q: Taking the easy way out when bringing a speech to a close could a. improve a presentation. b. destroy an otherwise fine presentation. c. embellish a presentation. d. not affect your presentation.

Q: A conclusion should NOT be a. lengthy. b. short. c. interesting. d. engaging.

Q: The average conclusion comprises about ______ percent of a speech. a. 25 b. 10 c. 5 d. 30

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding the materials you use in your speechs conclusion? a. They must be relevant to your topic. b. They must be able to convince your audience. c. They must be appropriate to the audience and occasion. d. They must be interesting and involving.

Q: Audience members need to be provided with an answer to the question: a. What do I already know about the speaker? b. Whats in it for me? c. What do I already know about the topic? d. Is the speakers tone appropriate?

Q: The introduction is often a. written first. b. written last. c. written when you decide your topic. d. not actually written down.

Q: Which of the following is true regarding credibility and culture? a. Every culture values an emotional speaker. b. All cultures value an expressive speaker. c. Age is respected regardless of culture. d. Being of the same cultural background as your audience gives you an advantage.

Q: An effective introduction accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT a. capturing attention and interest. b. building the speakers credibility and goodwill. c. orienting receivers to the organizational pattern the speech will follow. d. presenting evidence for specific ideas contained in the speech.

Q: A preview a. tells your audience what to think. b. lets the audience know your speechs subject and purpose. c. introduces your sources. d. identifies the evidence included in the body of your speech.

Q: Which of the following is NOT an effective attention-getting technique? a. Startle or shock the audience b. Use an interesting quote from a relevant source c. Use off-color humor to upset the audience d. Use a story to arouse emotion

Q: When attempting to startle or shock your audience as an attention-getting technique, you should ask yourself all of the following EXCEPT a. will audience members perceive it as relevant to the topic? b. will it ignite their emotions so they believe what I say? c. will they follow it without difficulty? d. will it ignite their interest?

Q: Discussing the surprisingly high percentage of cancers caused by secondhand smoke would most likely be an example of which attention-getting technique? a. Startling or shocking the audience b. Using an interesting quote from a relevant source c. Using humor to gain the audiences attention d. Using a story to arouse emotion

Q: When audience members believe your topic directly affects them a. they will pay closer attention. b. they will not pay attention. c. they will likely be outraged. d. they will feel there is a conflict of interest.

Q: Questions which require no overt answer or response and which can be curiosity arousers and suspense builders for an audience are called a. actual questions. b. hypothetical questions. c. rhetorical questions. d. knowledge-related questions.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way to arouse curiosity or build suspense? a. Pose a question b. Lie to your audience, but later tell them the truth c. Tell a story d. Provide a surprising fact

Q: All of the following may help you communicate information in a more comprehensible manner than your words alone, EXCEPT a. the words of a well-known figure. b. a passage from a work of literature. c. the words of ordinary people. d. a phrase that is unfamiliar to the audience.

Q: Humor works best when a. it is not directly related to the content of a speech. b. it is stuck on for effect. c. it is shocking. d. it is appropriate.

Q: Which of the following is true regarding humor use in speeches? a. Humor about yourself is generally acceptable. b. Off-color jokes can motivate your audience. c. Humor shouldnt be planned. d. Humor limits audience attention.

Q: Arousing strong emotion can be beneficial when it a. makes the audience cry. b. is relevant to the topic and purpose. c. confuses the audience. d. makes the audience believe you.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way to increase your credibility? a. Sharing your experiences b. Discussing your interests c. Showing your research findings d. Sharing what you know outside of your topic

Q: You will likely perceive speakers as trustworthy and believable when they have done all of the following EXCEPT a. convinced you that they are qualified. b. convinced you that they are sincere. c. convinced you that they are qualified people with whom you can identify. d. convinced you that their ideas are popular.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way to establish feelings of goodwill for your audience? a. The sincerity of your voice b. Telling them what they want to hear c. Your facial expressions and eye contact d. Your gestures

Q: The introduction usually takes approximately what percentage of the time during a speech? a. 5 b. 25 c. 10 d. 40

Q: When audience members believe your topic directly affects them, they will pay closer attention.

Q: As your listeners mull over how to respond to your questions during the speech, their participation is decreased.

Q: A quote from a well-known source should be avoided in an introduction.

Q: Lack of preparation is easily forgiven by the audience.

Q: Adding tricks and gimmicks to your speech will ensure that the audience pays attention.

Q: Discuss and exemplify what an effective introduction helps you do.

Q: Discuss what you need to be careful of when using the startle or shock approach to getting the audiences attention

Q: Discuss how arousing emotion can be beneficial to a strong introduction.

Q: Discuss why it is important that your audience sees you have credible on your specific topic.

Q: Why is it important to keep your introduction relatively brief?

Q: When do audience members generally begin to form their impressions of both the speaker and the speech? a. After the first piece of evidence b. At the end of the introduction c. During the first few moments of the presentation d. In the middle of the speech

Q: There is wide agreement that opening strong is a. not important to speechmaking success. b. of some importance to speechmaking success. c. vital to speechmaking success. d. not a part of the considerations about speechmaking.

Q: If you succeed in convincing the audience that what you have to share merits their attention, all of the following will happen EXCEPT a. their faces will register appreciation and concentration. b. their bodies will display interest and concern. c. they will sit still and listen to you. d. they will get bored.

Q: Your audiences motivation to listen can be damaged by a poor introduction.

Q: Audience members quickly form impressions of you.

Q: A good introduction makes such an impact that it becomes virtually impossible for the thoughts of audience members to stray.

Q: Which of the following is true of gimmicks? a. They can be a fun way to liven up a speech. b. They can help convince the audience. c. They should be used in moderation. d. They do not treat the audience fairly.

Q: The introduction should NOT be used to a. discuss your first main point. b. capture attention. c. build credibility. d. preview the speechs main ideas.

Q: An introduction orients receivers to the organizational ______ your speech will follow.

Q: Startling statements must be both true and ______.

Q: ______ questions are questions that do not require overt answers or responses.

Q: Once youve aroused the collective curiosity of your audience, if you make them wait before satisfying their curiosity, you are building ______.

Q: ______ is based on the receivers judgments of a sources expertise on a particular topic.

Q: A common introductory blooper is forgetting to ______.

Q: You should not create your introduction ______.

Q: How is an outline similar to a roadmap?

Q: Why is an outline important in helping you decide what information to include?

Q: Why you should begin the organizational process by arranging your materials into clusters of main and subordinate ideas?

Q: Why do effective outlines label all parts?

Q: How should you format your extemporaneous outline or speakers notes?

Q: Which of the following is NOT a common introductory blooper? a. Writing the introduction lafter the rest of the speech b. Relying on gimmicks c. Being long-winded d. Pretending to be something youre not

Q: A(n) ______ outline is an outline with brief notes that remind you of the key parts of your speech and references to the support you will use to develop each point.

Q: Not caring about your topic, but pretending you do, is an example of which common introductory blooper? a. Pretending to be something you are not b. Relying on gimmicks c. Being long winded d. Not establishing credibility

Q: Your extemporaneous outline is also called your ______.

Q: You shouldnt create your outline until after you have gathered your research and constructed your main points.

Q: If your listeners do not retain your main points, there is little purpose in them listening to the speech.

Q: There is a clear order your main points need to follow.

Q: Your subpoints will be indicated with capital letters A, B, C, and so on in your outline.

Q: Chronological transitions help the listener understand the time relationship between the first main point and the one that follows

Q: Causal transitions help show the cause-and-effect relationships between the ideas.

Q: You should use your extemporaneous outline the first time you practice your speech.