Question 1

A signpost that enumerates the ideas and points that will be presented in a speech is known as

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A)  a summary.
B)  a specific purpose.
C)  a preview.
D)  an emphasis statement.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

An effective conclusion will summarize the speech and provide closure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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1)Get the audience's attention-use an il...

Question 4

______ is the quality of a conclusion that makes a speech "sound finished."

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A)  Closure
B)  Proximity
C)  Credibility
D)  CharismaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

How can a speaker use quotations effectively in a speech?

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Quotations are effective when another wr...

Question 6

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In his speech about registering to vote,Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal.But he concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should go by one of several locations that he has listed on the chalkboard to register in time for the next election.Finally,Dan reiterates: "Everyone please register to vote;it's your right and your duty as a citizen." What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan utilized?

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A)  a personal reference to his own experience
B)  an inspirational appeal or challenge to the audience
C)  a reference to the introduction
D)  an effective summary of main points in a speechE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The quality of a conclusion that makes a speech sound finished is called _____.

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The answer of The quality of a conclusion that makes...

Question 9

Quotations should be used

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A)  at least once in every section of your speech.
B)  when they are extremely interesting,compelling,or very much to the point.
C)  following all historical or occasion references.
D)  every time you need an introduction.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way,moving an audience to action,and restating the main ideas are all functions of the

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A)  speech introduction.
B)  specific purpose.
C)  central idea.
D)  speech conclusion.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

"98 percent of the 2012 graduates of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego,California,graduated with an average of $168,800 in student debt." This is an example of a(n)

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A)  rhetorical question
B)  personal reference
C)  startling statistic
D)  anecdoteE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches their attention but discourages them from listening further.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A _____ question is intended to provoke a thought rather than elicit an answer.

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The answer of A _____ question is intended to provoke...

Question 14

The first priority in an introduction is to

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A)  reveal the topic.
B)  preview the main ideas.
C)  get the audience's attention.
D)  establish credibility.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

How can a speaker turn questions into an effective introduction?

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To turn questions into an effective intr...

Question 16

What is the purpose of making a reference to the introduction in the conclusion?

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A)  It provides a sense of closure.
B)  It is a way to develop proximity.
C)  It requires less work because you can reuse material.
D)  It is a way to build speaker credibility.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?

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A)  Most audiences find this introduction tactic somewhat boring.
B)  It can enhance your credibility by showing that you are knowledgeable about current affairs.
C)  If you choose to use a recent event in your introduction,it must be an event that has occurred within the last week or,at the very most,month.
D)  It is a risky tactic because it can confuse audience members who don't follow current affairs.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

In her introduction to her speech about eating disorders,Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia.In her conclusion,she reminded her audience of what her friend went through and explained that her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease.Was this an appropriate strategy for her speech?

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A)  Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the introduction.
B)  Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as a reference to the occasion.
C)  No;the introduction and conclusion are separate elements of a speech and should not overlap.
D)  Yes;this is a concluding strategy known as an appeal to action.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A credible speaker is someone who

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A)  audience members believe they can trust.
B)  has committed his or her speech to memory.
C)  avoids the use of showy,attention-getting tactics.
D)  is willing to learn from the audience.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

What is the purpose of making a reference to the introduction in the conclusion?

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A _____ question is intended to provoke a thought rather than elicit an answer.

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How can a speaker use quotations effectively in a speech?

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The quality of a conclusion that makes a speech sound finished is called _____.

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Which of the following is TRUE of making a reference to a recent event in your introduction?

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Quotations should be used

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Startling an audience with the extent of a situation or problem invariably catches their attention but discourages them from listening further.

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Reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way,moving an audience to action,and restating the main ideas are all functions of the

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How can a speaker turn questions into an effective introduction?

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

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A signpost that enumerates the ideas and points that will be presented in a speech is known as

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The first priority in an introduction is to

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A credible speaker is someone who

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"98 percent of the 2012 graduates of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego,California,graduated with an average of $168,800 in student debt." This is an example of a(n)

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An effective conclusion will summarize the speech and provide closure.

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

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