Chapter 10 Connect Assignment

How does a speaker typically gain the initial attention of the audience?

By patiently looking directly at the audience before beginning to speak; By being introduced and stepping to a lectern

One way to gain your audience's interest is to ______ your topic.

state the importance of

A good way to reinforce the central idea in the conclusion of your speech is to ______.

summarize your speech.

Fatima is giving a speech on the three uses of apostrophes and ends her speech by saying, "In conclusion, we have looked at the important role of apostrophes in the English language. You now know that apostrophes can indicate possession, form a contraction, and indicate time and measurements." Fatima has ______.

summarized her main points to end her speech.

Which of the following are objectives of the introduction?

Establishing your credibility as a speaker; Revealing the topic of your speech; Getting the attention and interest of the audience

True or false: You should practice the delivery of the conclusion.

True

Svetlana is giving a speech in which she advocates for an increase in the US budget for foreign aid. Which of the following speech openers would be a good way for her to capture her audience's attention?

According to Chris Santos, a researcher for the World Food Organization, almost 500 million people depend on foreign aid.

Trey plans to give a speech on the sophisticated measures used to make money difficult to counterfeit. He has prepared slides to show several features, including watermarks and color-shifting ink, that help identify real money. In addition to these slides, which of following is a visual aid that Trey might consider as an appropriate opener in his introduction to get the attention of his audience?

Close-up, side-by-side photographs of a real $100 bill and a counterfeit $100 bill.

What is the term for the audience's perception of how well a person is qualified to speak on a given topic?

Credibility

Xander is giving a speech on the negative effects of caffeine. He knows that most of his listeners are daily coffee or tea drinkers and that they will resist his suggestions to cut back on caffeine. Which of the following statements would be an effective way for Xander to establish goodwill in the introduction to his speech?

Don't worry, I'm not going to suggest cutting out caffeine altogether. I would never make you give up your morning cup of coffee.

Which of the following are tips for preparing the conclusion of a speech?

End strongly; Do not be long-winded; Work out your conclusion in detail

Todd is giving a speech on the importance of investing. During his speech, he tells the audience that he has a degree in finance and has worked for a major brokerage for 10 years. What has Todd done by sharing this information?

Established his credibility.

Nathan asks his audience a rhetorical question. What does he expect from his listeners?

He expects them to answer his question in their heads.

Tony is giving a presentation about needed repairs to the exterior of the small condo building where he lives. He is speaking to other residents at a meeting in the building. In introducing his presentation, he notes how the building's appearance can directly affect the property value of each of their condos. How has Tony gained interest for his presentation?

He has related the topic to his audience.

Leila is giving a speech about a new café that recently opened near her college campus. Her audience consists of her fellow classmates. Which of the following would be ways for her to relate her topic effectively to her listeners during the introduction?

Mentioning that the café's location makes it easy to stop there between classes; Listing several tasty items the café sells that fit within student budgets

Misty begins her conclusion by saying, "My purpose today has been to explain the benefits of eating organic produce. As you might know, these benefits extend not only to you but also to the environment." How is Misty's conclusion effective in cuing the audience that her speech is about to end?

She starts off with the phrase "my purpose today has been."

If you were giving a speech on prostate cancer, which of the following would be a good way to begin the speech and capture the audience's attention?

Telling a story about someone who has suffered from the illness.

What is the credibility of a speaker?

The audience's perception that the speaker is qualified to speak on the topic of the speech.

Chati is giving a speech about food from Thailand, where he was born. His audiences consists of his classmates, most of whom grew up in the United States. He introduces the lecture by mentioning that one of the foods he misses most from Thailand is a fruit called durian. He says, "Many people from Southeast Asia, me included, call durian the king of fruits, both because of its large size and its delicious flavor. However, the sharp spikes covering its skin is not the reason why durian is banned from hotels and public transportation in some places." What is Chati's purpose with this introduction?

To arouse the curiosity of his listeners to gain their attention.

Ending with ______ is the most effective option for reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of a speech.

a quotation

A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading gradually is called a ______ ending.

dissolve

One way to arouse the interest of the audience is to begin by ______.

giving a provocative fact.

A ______ statement identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of a speech.

preview

If you begin your speech by startling your audience with a provocative or shocking statement, you should be certain that this statement is ______.

relevant to your speech topic.

Ben, a former active street-gang member, is now a well-respected leader in a community center in Chicago. In a speech seeking support for the center from a group of area businesses, which of the following would be the most attention-getting way for him to begin his talk?

"I am not who you think I am."

Mei is giving a speech on caring for dogs. She has finished speaking on her final main point. Which of the following would be a good choice of words for Mei to signal that her speech is about to end?

As I've discussed in this speech, caring for a dog includes feeding it quality food, grooming it regularly, and taking the time to exercise it; Let me end by saying that a dog can be an excellent addition to your family if you take the time to properly care for it

Andre is almost finished with his speech on the importance of racially and ethnically inclusive politics. Which of the following would be an example of an effective concluding statement?

As Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, '"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now."

Morgan begins her speech by saying, "In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says, 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.' When she says this, what she means is that the names of things do not matter. What really matters is what things are. I believe this same concept can be applied to dogs. A lot of people automatically say that pit bulls are dangerous without taking their training or individual personalities into account." What tactic has Morgan used to capture her audience's attention?

Beginning with a brief quotation.

What is a recommended guideline to follow when starting your speech?

Don't start talking immediately.

Which actions should you take as you start your presentation?

Establish eye contact with the audience before you begin speaking; Wait until the audience has quieted down to begin speaking

Pablo is giving a speech on his favorite book. He finishes his presentation by saying, "The finesse with which the author handled the conflict between the two main characters really solidified The Hidden Mind as my favorite book. William Caller is obviously a talented writer whose work will continue to entertain and challenge readers." Why is Pablo's conclusion not effective?

He did not signal the end of the speech.

Where should the importance of your topic be stated to gain the interest of the audience?

In the introduction of your speech.

Which of the following is not a true statement about the conclusion of a speech?

It is the part of the speech in which a speaker should try to establish rapport with the audience.

Which of the following statements are true about the introduction of a speech?

It should make a good first impression to avoid alienating audience members; It can boost the speaker's confidence; It establishes rapport between the speaker and audience members

Which of the following are reasons to use the conclusion to reinforce your speech's central idea?

It will increase the audience's understanding; It will strengthen the audience's commitment to the central idea; It will make the last impression forceful and favorable

For her preview statement in a speech on credit card debt, Michelle said, "I have struggled, as I'm sure others in this group have, with credit card debt, and that is what I wish to speak about this morning. Credit card debt is one of the major problems facing the American consumer today. According to government sources, the credit card delinquency rate (that is, the percentage of credit card holders more than 90 days late in their payments) has risen 15% this year." Which of the following is a typical function of a preview statement that Michelle did not provide?

Listing the main points of the speech.

Annie is giving a speech on the dangers of drinking and driving and wants to end on an especially dramatic note to reinforce the serious consequences. Which of the following is a dramatic statement that fits Annie's goal?

Maybe you think you can get away with drunk driving, but you can't. Just hope you're caught before you hurt someone.

Tara is giving a speech on the how to get a U.S. passport for the first time. During her speech, she tells the audience the requirements for making an application and then the steps that must be followed. In her conclusion, she begins by saying, "In conclusion, when you apply for a passport, you will need proof of citizenship, a photo ID, a filled-out application form, and a photo that meets specific requirements. When you present these items at an acceptance facility, you will also need to pay a fee." How is Tara meeting the major objectives of a conclusion?

She has signaled the end of her speech; She has given a summary of the main points of the speech

Latifah begins her speech by asking, "Have you ever been walking down the street when suddenly you begin to feel lightheaded? Have you ever been standing in a store and had your vision go blurry? Have you ever been in a restaurant and for no reason break into a sweat?" Why does Latifah ask multiple questions?

She is drawing the listeners deeper into the speech.

Olivia begins her speech by saying, "My mom was a single mother, but she didn't raise me alone. My uncle James spent hours teaching me to ride my bike, helping me with my homework, and taking me to ballet classes. He was like a dad to me, and we were very close. Then, about five years ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. It had metastasized, and two months later, he was gone. I know what you're thinking: he must have been a smoker. But he wasn't. His live-in girlfriend, however, was. Secondhand smoke killed my uncle." What technique has Olivia used to open her speech and capture the audience's attention?

Telling a story.

What should you try to achieve by practicing the introduction to your speech?

The ability to maintain strong eye contact; A smooth delivery

Cassidy has started discussing the first main point of her speech on growing orchids, but during the introduction she did not tell her listeners what the topic is. Which of the following statements is likely true about the audience?

The audience will be confused about what they are being told; The audience will not try to put much effort into following the speech

What is an essential function of the conclusion?

To reinforce the central idea of the speech.

Which of the following is a major objective of the introduction of a classroom speech?

To reveal the topic.

Which of the following can be used to nonverbally signal the end of a speech?

Tone; Pacing of the voice; Rhythm

Fergus is giving a speech on the importance of getting a home inspection before buying a house. In his introduction, he tells a story about his uncle, who refused to get an inspection because he thought it was too expensive but later had to spend thousands after the faulty electrical wiring started a fire in the kitchen. In his conclusion, Fergus refers to this story as a final way to reinforce his central idea. Fergus has ______.

given his speech psychological unity.

If you are unable to capture the attention and interest of your audience during the speech introduction, you ______.

risk losing the audience.

True or false: Concluding a speech with a dramatic statement will confuse the audience into thinking that the speech continues.

False

True or false: One of the major functions of the conclusion of a speech is to establish your credibility with the audience.

False

True or false: Visual aids in a speech should be used only while presenting the main points in the body of the speech.

False

Miriyam begins her persuasive speech on the need for tougher animal cruelty laws by telling a story about a puppy named Sam whose legs were broken when his owner threw him out of a moving car. Which of the following would be an effective way for her to give her speech psychological unity in her conclusion?

Think back to Sam, the puppy I mentioned in the introduction. He eventually healed and lives a happy life, but not every animal is so lucky.

A major function of the conclusion of a speech of persuasion is to reinforce the audience's commitment to the central ______.

idea