Question 1

One function oa preview statement is to signal that the body othe speech is about to begin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion oa speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Regardless owhat other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction oa speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to

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A)   preview the body of the speech.
B)   establish credibility and goodwill.
C)   state the importance of the topic.
D)   use statistics in the introduction.
E)   arouse the curiosity of the audience.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example oan)  __________ .
I became interested in canine companions two years ago when my older sister, who was paralyzed in a car accident, received a canine companion named Lucky. Since then I have learned more about the subject by watching Lucky, by talking with my sister, and by reading a number oarticles and pamphlets.

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A)   preview statement
B)   narrative statement
C)   credibility statement
D)   attention statement
E)   thesis statementF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

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 lengthy quotation
D)   a reference to the introduction
E)   a statement of goodwillF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which othe following is a basic objective oa speech introduction?

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A)   Reinforce the central idea.
B)   Preview the main points.
C)   Gain the attention of the audience.
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c onlyF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction oyour speech.

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A)   tell a story
B)   define unclear terms
C)   have a concise preview statement
D)   state the importance of the topic
E)   establish goodwill toward the audienceF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

One function oa speech conclusion is to establish the credibility othe speaker.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of

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A)   previewing the body of the speech.
B)   enhancing the speaker's credibility.
C)   establishing goodwill with the audience.
D)   revealing the topic of the speech.
E)   gaining the attention of the audience.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

According to your textbook, the last part oa speech introduction usually

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A)   establishes the speaker's credibility.
B)   identifies the topic of the speech.
C)   previews the main points in the body.
D)   relates the topic to the audience.
E)   shows the speaker's goodwill.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

The conclusion oa speech is an appropriate time to

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A)   add supporting materials you could not work into the body.
B)   reinforce your listeners' commitment to the central idea.
C)   apologize for any mistakes you made during the speech.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

As explained in your textbook, the two major functions oa speech conclusion are to

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A)   signal the end of the speech and thank the audience for attending.
B)   reinforce the central idea and establish the speaker's credibility.
C)   thank the audience for attending and apologize for any mistakes in the speech.
D)   signal the end of the speech and reinforce the speaker's central idea.
E)   repeat the preview statement and review the speaker's visual aids.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording oa speech introduction is

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A)   while you are researching the speech.
B)   as you rise to deliver a persuasive speech.
C)   at the same time you formulate the specific purpose.
D)   after you prepare the body of the speech.
E)   before you finish phrasing the central idea.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

In the introduction oher speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal oa speech introduction?

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A)   gain attention
B)   establish credibility
C)   preview the body of the speech
D)   relate to the audience
E)   reveal the topicF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

The preview statement is usually the last component othe speech introduction and serves as a bridge to the body othe speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to your textbook, each othe following is a way ogaining the audience's attention and interest except

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A)   stating the importance of the topic.
B)   previewing the body of the speech.
C)   arousing the audience's curiosity.
D)   relating the topic to the audience.
E)   telling an interesting story.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which objective oa good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?
This morning I'll explain the four kinds oexercises you need to make a complete fitness program-aerobic, strengthening, endurance, and flexibility.

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

Question 20

According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way ogaining the initial attention oyour audience after you walk to the front othe room is

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A)   asking someone to lower the lights.
B)   beginning to speak loudly and clearly.
C)   rapping your hand lightly on the lectern until everyone is quiet.
D)   looking directly at the audience without saying a word.
E)   asking everyone to be quiet and pay attention.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech

When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to

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According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way ogaining the initial attention oyour audience after you walk to the front othe room is

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It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion oa speech.

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According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording oa speech introduction is

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Which othe following is a basic objective oa speech introduction?

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According to your textbook, the last part oa speech introduction usually

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The conclusion oa speech is an appropriate time to

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Regardless owhat other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction oa speech.

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According to your textbook, each othe following is a way ogaining the audience's attention and interest except

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As explained in your textbook, the two major functions oa speech conclusion are to

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

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One function oa preview statement is to signal that the body othe speech is about to begin.

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The preview statement is usually the last component othe speech introduction and serves as a bridge to the body othe speech.

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In the introduction oher speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal oa speech introduction?

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A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.

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Which objective oa good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement? This morning I'll explain the four kinds oexercises you need to make a complete fitness program-aerobic, strengthening, endurance, and flexibility.

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One function oa speech conclusion is to establish the credibility othe speaker.

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When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of

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When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction oyour speech.

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Exam 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech

When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to

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According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way ogaining the initial attention oyour audience after you walk to the front othe room is

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It is overly repetitious to restate the main points in the conclusion oa speech.

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According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording oa speech introduction is

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Which othe following is a basic objective oa speech introduction?

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According to your textbook, the last part oa speech introduction usually

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The conclusion oa speech is an appropriate time to

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Regardless owhat other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction oa speech.

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According to your textbook, each othe following is a way ogaining the audience's attention and interest except

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As explained in your textbook, the two major functions oa speech conclusion are to

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

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One function oa preview statement is to signal that the body othe speech is about to begin.

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The preview statement is usually the last component othe speech introduction and serves as a bridge to the body othe speech.

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In the introduction oher speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal oa speech introduction?

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A speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.

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One function oa speech conclusion is to establish the credibility othe speaker.

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