Chap. 4 and 9
A speech's introduction can be enhanced by
1. A timely and appropriate joke 2. Presentation media 3.
The Thesis of your speech should
1. Be written as a declarative speech 2. Capture the essence of your speech 3. Incorporate the main points you plan to address
The review of the main points of a speech normally follows
A transition word or phrase that indicates you are moving to the conclusion.
After getting your audience's attention, you should shift smoothly to the next element of your introduction which is
An indication of you speech's purpose and thesis.
A preview of main points in a speech introduction should be a long and detailed description of the main areas you intend to cover in your speech.
False
Special occasions like awards ceremonies, company parties, roasts, and toasts often provide the context for persuasive speeches.
False
The first thing a speaker should do in his or her introduction is state the thesis of the speech.
False
Including a memorable message in the conclusion of you speech will
Help make your thesis unforgettable
Ellen is preparing a persuasive speech about time management. Which of the following is an appropriate specific purpose statement for such a speech?
To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online
According to your textbook, "primacy effect" notes that audiences are more likely to pay attention to and recall what a speaker presents at the beginning of a speech.
True
An effective attention getter can help to reduce a speaker's nervousness.
True
Brainstorming for topic ideas should be done well before your speech date and should be done over several sessions.
True
The general purpose of a speech is usually to inform, to persuade or to entertain.
True
According to your textbook, which of the following outlines should you write first?
Working
The idea that an audience is likely to form an opinion of a speaker in the first few moments of a speech is termed the ____.
primacy effect