Chapter 10 Speech
What is a conclusion in which the speech builds to a peak of power and intensity?
-A crescendo ending
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
Which of the following can be used to nonverbally signal the end of a speech?
-Rhythm -Tone -Pacing of the voice
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 not try to put much effort into following the speech. -The audience will be confused about what they are being told.
Which part of a speech establishes rapport with the audience and boosts the speaker's confidence if done effectively?
-The introduction
Which of the following are functions of the conclusion of a speech?
-To let the audience know you are ending -To reinforce the audience's understanding or commitment to the central idea
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
Ahn begins her speech by saying, "Most of us have, at one time or another, belonged to a group that felt like family. This group probably had certain expectations for how you acted, maybe what you wore, even what you believed. But did this group dictate your every move? Did other members try to stop you from talking to your family or forbid you from going home? For five years my cousin Deidre experienced control like this. Who would impose these kinds of rules on another person? The answer: a cult." Ahn has captured her audience's attention by appealing to their
-curiosity.
A major function of the conclusion of a speech of persuasion is to reinforce the audience's commitment to the central __________
-idea
You give your speech psychological unity when you use the conclusion to reinforce the central idea by referring to the ___________
-introduction or beginning
Karissa is giving a speech about malaria to her class. In her introduction she says, "According to the World Health Organization, about 3.4 billion people—almost one-half the world's population—are at risk for contracting malaria." Karissa is capturing the audience's attention by
-stating the importance of her topic.
An effective technique to use in the conclusion of your speech to reinforce the central idea is to refer to
-the introduction.
Which of the following is not one of the objectives of the introduction of a speech?
-Developing main points with examples and research
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
Which of the following are statements are true about the introduction of a speech?
-It establishes rapport between the speaker and audience members. -It should make a good first impression to avoid alienating audience members. -It can boost the speaker's confidence.
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
During her introduction Irene says, "Today I would like to discuss tips for building an audience for your blog, including choosing relevant and interesting material, participating in the blogging community, and getting others to link to your content." What has Irene accomplished?
-Previewed the body of her speech
Desta is giving a speech on building a garden and wants to make sure that she includes a preview statement in her introduction. Which of the following would be a good example of a preview for her speech?
-Today I would like to discuss the steps for building your dream garden, including planning the layout, installing features, and planting greenery.
Ending with ______ is the most effective option for reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of a speech.
-a quotation
What is term for the audience's perception of how well a person is qualified to speak on a given topic?
-credibility
A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading gradually is called a ______ ending.
-dissolve
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
