Chap. 4 and 9

A speech's introduction can be enhanced by

1. A timely and appropriate joke 2. Presentation media 3.

The Thesis of your speech should

1. Be written as a declarative speech 2. Capture the essence of your speech 3. Incorporate the main points you plan to address

The review of the main points of a speech normally follows

A transition word or phrase that indicates you are moving to the conclusion.

After getting your audience's attention, you should shift smoothly to the next element of your introduction which is

An indication of you speech's purpose and thesis.

A preview of main points in a speech introduction should be a long and detailed description of the main areas you intend to cover in your speech.

False

Special occasions like awards ceremonies, company parties, roasts, and toasts often provide the context for persuasive speeches.

False

The first thing a speaker should do in his or her introduction is state the thesis of the speech.

False

Including a memorable message in the conclusion of you speech will

Help make your thesis unforgettable

Ellen is preparing a persuasive speech about time management. Which of the following is an appropriate specific purpose statement for such a speech?

To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online

According to your textbook, "primacy effect" notes that audiences are more likely to pay attention to and recall what a speaker presents at the beginning of a speech.

True

An effective attention getter can help to reduce a speaker's nervousness.

True

Brainstorming for topic ideas should be done well before your speech date and should be done over several sessions.

True

The general purpose of a speech is usually to inform, to persuade or to entertain.

True

According to your textbook, which of the following outlines should you write first?

Working

The idea that an audience is likely to form an opinion of a speaker in the first few moments of a speech is termed the ____.

primacy effect