Chapter 13 Quiz ENG-104A

Which of these is an effective way to begin a speech? "I'm so nervous!" "Can you hear me?" "I didn't have much time to work on this, so I apologize if it's bad". "Have you ever wondered if there is life on other planets?"

"Have you ever wondered if there is life on other planets?"

Generally, the introduction should take up _____ percent of your speaking time. No answer text provided. 10-15 percent 7-10 percent 20-30 percent 5-10 percent

10-15

An attention getter is a waste of time for both you and the audience. True False

False

For the most part, people learn better when they are passive than when they are active. True False

False

It is not important to have a connection with the audience, as they are only listeners. True False

False

An effective introduction will help audience members listen more closely to your message True False

True

An introduction should prepare your listeners to hear your ideas. True False

True

In your introduction, a preview of main points tells the audience exactly what your main points will be in the presentation. True False

True

Start with a sentence that leaves no doubt you are beginning. True False

True

Techniques such as suspense, novelty, humor, and conflict are effective, and they are highly recommended in your introduction. True False

True

ou should begin with an attention getter, which in a few sentences captures your audience's interest and invites them to listen to you True False

True

t is essential that you begin your speech with a few well-planned sentences that say, in effect, "I know where I'm going and I want you to come with me—it will be worth your while." True False

True

oday, I'll be telling you the history of hip hop, the popularity of hip hop, and the specific elements of hip hop". This sentence, in the introduction is: a review a summary an explicit preview

an explicit preview

You could start the speech by sharing a story, offering an appropriate quotation, telling a joke, making a startling statement, or asking a few provocative questions. True False

true