Reading: Chapter 11

Which of the following would be the most effective way to conclude a speech?

"I call upon each of you to stop buying bottled water."

Which of the following best exemplifies a way to signal a conclusion to a speech?

"Let me conclude by reviewing the main points."

Which of the following is an example of an effective provocative statement?

"My feet are baby soft because I let dozens of fish nibble off the dead skin."

Which of the following is an example of background information?

"When I say 'microaggression' I use the definition coined by Columbia University professor Derald Sue."

Which of the following is an example of attention material?

"Would you let snails crawl across your face, leaving trails of slime? Snail slime is a popular and effective ingredient in Asian beauty products."

Which of the following is an example of an attention getter designed to arouse curiosity?

An executive recently said he feared that the product he created could cause the next civil war - and it's something you'd never expect.

Armando is giving a speech about the influence of the Beatles on contemporary pop artists. Which of the following would be the most effective way to gain the audience's attention?

Armando should use a quote from an artist influenced by the Beatles.

Which of the following are guidelines for asking questions to gain audience attention?

Avoid asking questions that can cause embarrassment or awkwardness. Let the audience know if you expect a response.

Darius wants to give a speech about what steps to take if confronted by a bear. Which of the following would be the best way to gain the attention and interest of the audience in the introduction?

Darius should create a story about someone who faced a bear in the woods.

Which of the following statements about using visual aids or demonstrations as attention material are true?

Demonstrations should be done with the permission of the instructor. They should be relevant to the main points of the speech.

Which of the following are guidelines for writing an introduction?

Don't make it too brief. Make it easy to follow.

Fatima, who grew up in Ethiopia, is giving a speech to her class about why Ethiopian runners do so well in long-distance running. Which of the following are ways Fatima can establish credibility in her introduction?

Fatima can explain how she grew up in Ethiopia and that schoolchildren ran to school every day. Fatima can cite reputable sources she consulted.

An effective attention getter has which of the following characteristics?

It arouses curiosity

Which of the following best defines what a clincher is?

It is a final statement in a speech that reinforces the central idea.

Which of the following statements about a clincher are true?

It should reinforce the key concept. It should be memorable.

Which of the following is accomplished by the preview of the body of the speech?

It tells listeners that you are prepared and will stay on course.

Nazirah is giving a speech about being open to new ideas. In order to prove her point, Nazirah wants to pass around a plate of chocolate covered crickets during her speech without telling the audience what they are eating until after they have eaten them. She is sure they will enjoy the crickets if she can just get them to try them. What is the ethical action for Nazirah to take?

Nazirah should not serve the crickets to her unwitting audience.

Saori began her speech by asking the question, "How many of you are voting in support of the school bond this November?" After respondents raised their hands, she asked, "Okay, now how many of you are voting against the bond?" Finally, she asked, "How many of you are undecided?" Saori realizes that half the class never raised their hands. What should she do?

Saori should continue with her speech.

At a speech on sexual subcultures at a nursing conference, Drew decides to grab his audience's attention by starting with an explicit joke. What is the likely effect on the audience?

The audience would be put off and potentially feel violated.

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between the body and the conclusion of a speech?

The conclusion sums up the body by repeating the thesis and main points.

Which of the following statements about using quotations as attention material are true?

The end of a quotation should be indicated with a pause. Quotations should be short.

Which of the following statements about summarizing key ideas in a speech conclusion are true?

The summary should be brief. It helps listeners retain the information.

Which of the following are effective ways to begin a speech?

Use a hypothetical illustration. Tell a story.

Which of the following statements about giving incentives to listen are true?

Without an incentive to listen, many listeners will not pay attention. Speakers should show listeners how the topic relates to their best interests.

One way to orient the audience is to provide background information. Which of the following would fit into this category?

definitions of terms boundaries of the speech

Repeating your key ideas in the conclusion

increases the likelihood your audience will remember them.

"Which reservoir does our drinking water come from?" is an example of a(n) ________ question.

overt-response

After grabbing the audience's interest with attention material, the second part of the introduction should be dedicated to

previewing the topic and structure of the body.

When you ask the audience a question that is designed to stimulate interest, not to elicit a concrete answer or reply, you are asking a(n)

rhetorical question.

A good conclusion to a speech includes verbal and visual clues to

signal that the speech is ending.

Which of the following should be included in the preview of the body of the speech?

the main points of the speech the central idea

Speakers who mention their credentials and research in the introduction do so

to establish their credibility.

What is the main reason for stretching out an introduction to a speech?

to give the audience time to get acclimated to you and your topic

Which of the following explains why attention material should be part of a speech introduction?

to persuade listeners to focus on the speaker

One nonverbal signal to cue the end of a speech would be

using more pronounced gestures.

Which of the following do you need to consider when you begin a speech with a provocative statement?

You should explain the statement in the context of your speech. You should make sure that the statement is not offensive.

Which of the following are recommended ways to make sure you give the appropriate nonverbal signals during your speech's conclusion?

You should record yourself and review it. You should practice in front of a mirror.

Lupe is giving a speech on sailing solo from California to Hawaii. Which of the following would be most effective and appropriate visual aid for grabbing the audience's attention?

a weather-beaten sailboat

Effective ways to use clinchers include

citing a quotation that supports your assertions.. issuing an appeal or a challenge in a persuasive speech. making good eye contact with the audience while giving a quotation.

You should explain the statement in the context of your speech. You should make sure that the statement is not offensive.

to persuade listeners to focus on the speaker

Which of the following are the main goals for the introduction of a speech?

to prepare the audience for the body of the speech to capture and hold the audience's attention

Suggested ways to signal the end of a speech include which of the following?

using a phrase like, "In conclusion..." telling the audience you are coming to the end of the speech

The conclusion should

wrap the speech up concisely.