Lucas Chapter 10

Katya is giving a speech about her passion for raising chickens to a group of gardeners in the city where she lives, and she is deciding what to say in the introduction to her speech. Which of the following would likely gain the attention of the audience by directly relating her topic to them?

Chickens help get rid of insects and other garden pests, and composted chicken manure serves as an excellent fertilizer.

objectives of an introduction

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

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

Rhythm, tone, and pacing of the voice

What are recommended guidelines for using visual aids in the introduction of a speech?

They should relate directly to the speech topic. They should be chosen strategically. They should be in good taste.

major objectives of the introduction of a speech

To establish your credibility and generate goodwill

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

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

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

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

giving a provocative fact

The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind is called

goodwill

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? Multiple choice question.

listing main points of the speech

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

preview

What is the name of the element of a conclusion that spells out what the central idea and the main points of the speech were?

summary

What is an essential function of the conclusion?

to reinforce the central idea of the speech