One function of a preview statement is to signal that the body of the speech is about to begin.
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True
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False
Q.2.
Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of a persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech.
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True
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False
Q.3.
When concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to refer back to ideas mentioned in the introduction.
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True
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False
Q.4.
The four methods discussed in the text for reinforcing the central idea in a speech conclusion are:
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d. all of the above
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a. summarize the main pointsb. end with a quotationc. make a dramatic statementd. refer to the introduction
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persuasive
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b. make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.
Q.5.
When you use a(n) _______________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity in the conclusion.
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False
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credibility
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crescendo
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d. all of the above
Q.6.
A preview statement is usually necessary in the introduction even when a speaker is addressing an audience that is well-informed about the topic.
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True
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False
Q.7.
Using a quotation is one of the most common and effective ways to conclude a speech.
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True
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False
Q.8.
When you use a _______________ question in the introduction of a speech, you expect the audience to answer mentally rather than out loud.
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a. End with a quotation.
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crescendo
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rhetorical
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Credibility
Q.9.
The conclusion of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" is a good example of a crescendo ending.
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True
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False
Q.10.
Establishing _______________ in a speech introduction is a matter of getting your audience to perceive you as qualified to speak on the topic.
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definition
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True
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goodwill
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credibility
Q.11.
List six methods you can use to gain the attention and interest of an audience in the introduction of a speech.
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rhetorical
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True
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The textbook discusses seven methods:1. Relate the topic to the audience.2. State the importance of the topic.3. Startle the audience.4. Arouse the curiosity of the audience.5. Question the audience.6. Begin with a quotation.7. Tell a storyThe textbook also mentions five additional methods:1. Refer to the occasion.2. Invite audience participation.3. Use audio equipment or visual aids.4. Relate to a previous speaker.5. Beging with humor.
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has the best interests of the audience in mind.
Q.12.
Goodwill is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.
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True
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False
Q.13.
According to your textbook, no matter what other methods of gaining attention you use in a speech introduction, you should always _______________ .
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gaining the attention of the audience.
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has the best interests of the audience in mind.
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dissolve
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relate the topic to the audience
Q.14.
Your introduction will have the greatest impact if you begin to speak the moment you reach the front of the room.
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True
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False
Q.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.
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True
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False
Q.16.
The crescendo conclusion is essentially a matter of the speaker getting louder and louder as the speech comes to an end.
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True
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False
Q.17.
As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech.
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True
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False
Q.18.
Under normal circumstances, you should work out the exact wording of your introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.
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True
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False
Q.19.
One way to let an audience know that you are coming to the end of a speech is by saying something like "In conclusion." Another way is by your manner of ______________ .
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credibility
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dissolve
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delivery
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a. definition.
Q.20.
The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as "In conclusion."
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True
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False
Q.21.
A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body is called a _______________ statement.
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True
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preview
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False
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crescendo
Q.22.
It is usually a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners already know it.
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True
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False
Q.23.
A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending.
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True
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False
Q.24.
Under normal circumstances, the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech.
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True
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False
Q.25.
As your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can boost a speaker's confidence.
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True
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False
Q.26.
What are the four major objectives of a speech introduction?
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a restatement of the central idea
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d. all of the above
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a. Get the attention and interest of the audience.b. Reveal the topic of the speech.c. Establish the speaker's credibility and goodwill.d. Preview the body of the speech.
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Make your introduction no more than 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.
Q.27.
The preview statement is usually the last component of an introduction and serves as a bridge to the body of the speech.
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True
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False
Q.28.
It is overly repetitious to restate the central idea in the conclusion of a speech.
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True
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False
Q.29.
The _______________ provides a lead-in from the introduction to the body of the speech.
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crescendo ending.
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a. Reveal the topic.
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preview statement
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preview the body
Q.30.
A dissolve ending is a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement.
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True
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False
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