chapter 10

Under normal circumstances, the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech.

true

Which of the following would you most likely find in a well-constructed speech introduction?

a preview statement

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

keep an eye out for introductory material as you research your speech.

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

looking directly at the audience without saying a word.

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

Both experiment with different openings until you find the best one and practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact.

According to your textbook, which of the following statements about speech conclusions is true?

None of these answers are correct.

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

establish goodwill toward the audience

In the introduction of his speech on the Special Olympics, Amir mentioned that he had attended the events last year to cheer on a family friend who was competing in some races. Sharing this information with the audience helped Amir achieve which goal of a speech introduction?

establishing credibility

The following passage from a speech introduction is an example of _________. After attending a seminar on currency security, I became fascinated by the technology developed by the Treasury Department to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money. I learned more about the subject by reading information from the Treasury Department, as well as by interviewing Donna Marshall, a security expert at Bank of America.

establishing the speaker's credibility

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

false

Arousing the curiosity of the audience is one of the major functions of a speech conclusion discussed in your textbook.

false

It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as "in conclusion."

false

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

false

When concluding a speech, you should seldom refer back to ideas mentioned in the introduction.

false

When you use a rhetorical question to gain attention in a speech introduction, you should state the question, pause a moment, and then give the answer.

false

Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) __________ speech.

persuasive

The conclusion of a speech is an appropriate time to

reinforce your listeners' commitment to the central idea.

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

true

It is appropriate to establish your credibility in a speech introduction by letting your audience know that your information comes from reading, classes, or other sources.

true

It is usually a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners already know it.

true