Speech Chapter 5 Terms Review Sheet

Preview Statement

...is a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of speech.

Rhetorical Question

A question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud

Credibility

Is being qualified to speak on a topic

What are seven methods you can use in the introduction to get the attention and interest of your audience?

Tell a story, begin with a quotation, startle your audience, arouse the curiosity of the audience, tell audience why they should think your speech is important, relate topic to audience

Goodwill

The audience perception of whether the speaker has the best interest of the audience in mind

What are the four objectives of a speech introduction?

The four objectives of a speech introduction are first impressions are important, get attention and interest, relate the topic to the audience, & establish credibility and goodwill.

Crescendo Ending

...A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity Does not mean simply getting louder and louder

Dissolve Ending

...A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement The final words fade like a spotlight shrinking gradually smaller smaller circle until it disappears

What is a preview statement? Why should you nearly always include a preview statement in the introduction of your speech?

...A preview statement is a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of speech. The preview statement provides a smooth lead into the speech.

What are four tips for your conclusion?

...Four tips for your conclusion are look for concluding materials as you research, end with a bang, don't be long-winded and work out everything you want to say.

What are four ways to reinforce the central idea when concluding your speech?

...Four ways to reinforce when concluding is to summarize your speech, use a quotation, make a dramatic statement, or refer to the introduction.

What are six tips for your introduction?

...Six tips for your introduction are keep your introduction relatively short, watch for introductory materials as you research, be creative in devising your introduction, don't worry about the exact wording until after you finish the body of the speech, work out your introduction in detail, & practice practice practice your introduction.

What are the major functions of a speech conclusion?

...The major functions of a speech conclusion are to signal the end of your speech and reinforce your ideas.

What are two ways you can signal the end of your speech?

...Two ways you can end your speech is a crescendo or dissolve ending.

Why is it important to establish your credibility at the beginning of the speech?

...You need to establish credibility so your audience can know your expertise on the subject.