public speaking ch 8

The main purpose of _______________ is to help the audience see what is to come and then mentally prepare for the end.

introductions and conclusions

If you are an expert of your topic, using a ____________ as your attention getter is a great way to show that you are credible.

personal story

When ______________ in the introduction, it is most important that you be explicit with regard to exactly what your topic is.

previewing your topic

You need to establish __________ with your audience and explain why you are giving them this information.

rapport

Match each of the following examples with the type of clincher it is. If you stop consuming energy drinks now, you will feel invigorated and learn to use your own natural energy. Energy drinks are a harmful stimulant and as a medical student I urge you to avoid them. Without energy drinks, this campus will be healthy and vigilant with no need for harmful stimulants. Toss away your energy drinks and embrace your own natural energy.

reference to audience advice visualizing the future a challenge

The first thing a good conclusion should do is ___________ of the speech.

signal the end

Which of the following are common attention-getting devices that can be used in the introduction of a speech? (Choose all that apply) Startling statement Preview Anecdote Credentials Story

startling statement anecdote story

One of the biggest mistakes a speaker can make is to use some form of humor as an attention getter that the audience either doesn't find funny or finds offensive.

true

Your preview of main points should be clear and easy to follow. They should not be long, complicated, or verbose.

true

Which of the following are NOT examples of ending a speech with a rhetorical question? (Choose all that apply) Wouldn't your life be better with less stress Ask your friends how you can reduce their stress Consider the thought of living without stress What do you have to lose by taking a stress test Eliminating your stress will improve your life

Correct! Ask your friends how you can reduce their stress Correct! Consider the thought of living without stress Correct! Eliminating your stress will improve your life

To determine whether something would work well as an attention-getter, what qualities would you look for? (Choose all that apply) It relates to the needs or interests of the audience It uses material that is new to the audience It uses historical facts and quotations It brings up or refers to real experiences It uses humor that will be appreciated by the audience

Correct! It relates to the needs or interests of the audience Correct! It uses material that is new to the audience It brings up or refers to real experiences

When using a startling statement in your speech, which of the following statements should you avoid? (Choose all that apply) Statements that might be considered strange Statements that contain statistics Statements that are not factual Statements that are not relevant to your speech Statements that surprise the audience

Correct! Statements that are not factual Correct! Statements that are not relevant to your speech

Which of the following are among the five basic elements you should include in your introduction? (Choose all that apply) Establish your credibility Establish rapport Provide a clincher Get the audience's attention Visualize the future

Establish your credibility Establish rapport Get the audience's attention

When attempting to establish credibility, which of the following examples would NOT indicate to the audience you know what you are talking about? (Choose all that apply) After researching the topic of wildfires... I'm curious about how firefighters deal with wildfires... Having taught fire safety classes for six years... My uncle was a fireman for nearly twenty years... Next week I will begin volunteering as a firefighter...

I'm curious about how firefighters deal with wildfires... My uncle was a fireman for nearly twenty years... Next week I will begin volunteering as a firefighter...

What is the purpose of including an attention getter at the beginning of a speech?

It piques the audience's interest

If you want to attempt to answer the audience's question, "What's in it for me," what concluding device would you use?

Reference to audience self-interest

Why is it important to review the speech's main points in a speech's conclusion?

To help the audience remember the information

What is the biggest reason you would want to use an inspiration clincher to conclude your speech?

To stir the audience's emotions

Similar to using an attention-getter at the beginning of a speech, you want to use _________ to conclude it.

a clincher

How long should the conclusion be for a five-minute speech about the effects of pollution on our environment?

around 30 seconds