Chapter 11

Nonverbal cues to signal the end of a speech include...

1 A pause between the body and the conclusion 2 Slowing your speaking rate 3 Moving out from behind a podium 4 Using a falling vocal inflection to signal your final statement

What 2 purposes does an effective conclusion serve?

1 It will summarize the speech 2 It will provide closure

What are two strategies to summarize the speech?

1 Reemphasize the central idea in a memorable way 2 Restate the main ideas

What are 2 strategies to provide closure?

1 Signal the end of the speech verbally or nonverbally 2 Motivate the audience to respond

What are 2 other distinct ways of concluding a speech?

1 With references to the introduction 2 With inspirational appeals or challenges

What are some ways you can end your speech:

1 to issue an inspirational appeal 2 to present a challenge to your listeners

An _________ step is essential to the persuasive organizational strategy called the motivational sequence.

Action

What are some ways your can reference the introduction in your conclusion?

By finishing a story, answering a rhetorical question, or reminding the audience of the startling fact or statistic you presented in the introduction.

The most obvious purpose of a conclusion is to bring ____________ --- to cue the audience that the speech is coming to an end by making it 'sound finished'.

Closure

Most speakers summarize their speech in the ______________ _______ or as part of the _______ between the body of the speech and its conclusion.

First part of the conclusion Transition

Effective conclusions may also employ...

Illustrations, quotations, personal references, and any other methods of introductions we have discussed.

The end of your speech is your last chance to...

Impress the central idea on your audience.

What is another key technique to signal the conclusion of a speech?

Motivate the audience to respond or act in some way

Verbal cues to signal the end of a speech include...

Transitional phrases such as: "finally", "for my last point", and "in conclusion".

True or false: your introduction creates an important first impression; your conclusion leaves an equally important final impression.

True

What two techniques can you use to signal the end of the speech?

Verbal and nonverbal cues