Speech Ch. 14, 12, 18, & 13

Which of the following would provide a strong closing in a speech?

"And always remember, every new beginning comes from the end of something special."

Which example best exemplifies the use of an internal preview in a speech?

"First, I will discuss how the dough is prepared. Then I will explain how to decide if the cake should be made in an oven or in a pressure cooker."

The introduction should take ______ percent of the speaking time.​

10-15

Which of the following defines an internal preview?

A connective that provides a link by forecasting the points that are yet to be developed in the speech

__________ is important in a speech because audience members are likely to remember the last thing they hear.

A strong conclusion

Which of the following is NOT an attention-getting technique?​

Analogy

All of the following are recommended to connect with an audience when giving a speech, EXCEPT:

Asking audience members probing, personal questions.

Which of the following are techniques to enliven your speech?

Be specific and use real-life examples, Keep your audience involved, Use variety and movement to energize your speech.

The connectives "consequently" and "as a result" signal which kind of relationship?

Cause-effect

Which of the following is NOT recommended as a way to use variety and movement to energize a speech?

Changing visual aids often to distract the audience throughout the speech

Which of the following is recommended as an effective attention getter?

Citing an apt and relevant quotation, Asking a provocative question of the audience, Making a startling statement

When creating an introduction, ideally the speaker should be able to answer "yes" to each of the questions, EXCEPT:

Does the audience share my beliefs on the topic?

Sam used the following connectives in a speech he presented to his class: Similarly, additionally, also. Indicate the kind of relationship he signaled with these connective words.

Equality

Joel is planning to deliver a motivational speech with a personal touch. Which of the following is recommended to create a strong conclusion?

Establish eye contact with the audience to signal a willingness to answer questions.

Renee started her speech with the following statement: "I'm glad to have a chance to address fellow students who are dedicated to creating a safe campus environment like I am." What type of psychological orientation best reflects Renee's approach?

Establishing common ground

Which one of the following techniques will likely encourage the audience to perceive a speaker as competent and knowledgeable about the topic?

Establishing credibility as a speaker

"After a few years, we arranged to meet up with each other again" is an example of a connective that signals an equity relationship.

False

Logical orientation primarily strives to motivate the audience to listen to the speaker.​

False

Some speech topics, such as an annual report, will never captivate an audience, even if a variety of techniques are used.

False

The delivery of the clincher is not as important as the delivery of the speaker's first sentence.

False

To provide psychological closure, never create both an immediate call-for-action and a long-range call-for-action.

False

Transitions are important in written works, but they are not an important part of an oral presentation such as a speech.

False

When a speaker changes vocal tone, it is not likely to attract the audience's attention.

False

When delivering a clincher, it is best not to maintain eye contact with the audience.​

False

Which connective word can often be used to signal a part-to-whole relationship?

For instance

Martin was giving a motivational speech on a college campus. During the speech, Martin recounted a joke he told one of the members of the audience during their brief chat prior to the speech. Which of the following best describes the technique Martin used to enliven his speech?

Integrate humor into your speech.

Which of the following is a likely outcome when using humor in a speech?

It will not inflate opponents, It will not make points seem ordinary, It will not delay tension.

_______________ is recommended for all but short speeches, such as introduction and acceptance speeches.

Logical closure

Which of the following actions should be avoided to create an effective opening in a speech?

Making tentative statements, Opening with a random thought inspired in the moment, Making apologetic statements

Connective words like on the other hand, conversely, and in spite of often signal what type of relationship?​

Opposition

Which example uses connectives that signal an equality relationship?

Parents dealing with a teenager need to learn to deal with the most common mood swings teens experience. In addition to dealing with the teenager's temper tantrums, parents need to learn to handle any feelings of confusion the teenager might have. Moreover, it is important for every parent to establish a strong relationship with the child at this stage.

Which of the following should include logical closure?

Persuasive speech

If you want to generate sustained interested in your speech topic, which of the following is NOT necessary?

Promising a specific reward to the audience

An executive plans to deliver a speech at the upcoming corporate banquet, where she will present company awards to employees. Which of the following is recommended to create a connection with the audience in the introduction?

Recount the first time she attended the banquet as an employee and received the same award she is giving out to others that evening.

To keep the audience involved in your speech, which of the following is recommended?

Refer to things from a common experience or circumstance shared by you, the speaker, and audience,Use the names of people in your audience, Refer to the other speakers who came before you.

To provide psychological closure at the end of a speech, which of the following is recommended?

Remind the audience how the topic affects their lives.

Which of the following is NOT the function of a connective?

Reveal the obscure structures in a speech.

Which of the following is NOT recommended to create a memorable closing to a speech?

Say "thank you."

Logical orientation can establish a context for the speech through each of the following approaches, EXCEPT:​

Seeking to create a connection with the audience.

Which attention-getting technique seeks to stimulate the audience's curiosity?

Suspense

The introduction of a speech presents a topic in a broad context. The body of the speech provides context through the main points. What is the primary purpose of the conclusion of a speech?

To tie all points together

"The vital" is an attention-getting technique that seeks to include references to issues relevant to the audience.

True

A clincher is a powerful, memorable closing in a speech.

True

A good introduction draws the audience in and motivates them to listen to the rest of the speech.​

True

Attention getters do not need to be particularly catchy or clever.

True

Audience participation can now happen through response technology such as text messaging.

True

Connectives are often referred to as transitions.

True

Connectives are words or phrases that serve as bridges between speech points.

True

Preparing a clincher is a good way to avoid the need to improvise an effective exit line at the end of a speech.

True

The logical structure of a speech is revealed through the connective terms used.

True

The type of attention getter a speaker decides to use should be consistent with the speaker's personality and the situation.​

True

Good storytelling techniques include which of the following?

Using elements of suspense and conflict

An internal summary is ____________.

a kind of connective that links parts of the speech by recapping what has been covered so far

"I will discuss three sources to find potential job openings. First, I will discuss newspaper listings. Then, I will review services provided by the campus placement office. Finally, I will explain the benefits of word-of- mouth recommendations." This sentence is an example of an ____.​

internal preview

All of the following are audience participation techniques, EXCEPT:​

making eye contact with the audience.

When summarizing information at the end of a speech, to avoid sounding too mechanical, ________________.

paraphrase information using words that are not identical to earlier parts of the speech

The conclusion of a speech should always be ______________, just like the introduction.

planned and practiced

Including a ________ in the introduction of a speech provides the audience a roadmap for the rest of the speech.

preview

The primary intent of logical orientation is to ___________.

provide clear, logical connections that will aid the audience in listening

________ is an attention-getting technique that focuses on actual people, places, and events.

reality