Speech Ch. 13

The introduction should take ______ percent of the speaking time.​

10-15

All of the following are recommended to connect with an audience when giving a speech, EXCEPT:

Asking audience members probing, personal questions.

Which of the following is recommended as an effective attention getter?

Citing an apt and relevant quotation, Asking a provocative question of the audience, Making a startling statement

When creating an introduction, ideally the speaker should be able to answer "yes" to each of the questions, EXCEPT:

Does the audience share my beliefs on the topic?

Renee started her speech with the following statement: "I'm glad to have a chance to address fellow students who are dedicated to creating a safe campus environment like I am." What type of psychological orientation best reflects Renee's approach?

Establishing common ground

Which one of the following techniques will likely encourage the audience to perceive a speaker as competent and knowledgeable about the topic?

Establishing credibility as a speaker

Logical orientation primarily strives to motivate the audience to listen to the speaker.​

False

Which of the following actions should be avoided to create an effective opening in a speech?

Making tentative statements, Opening with a random thought inspired in the moment, Making apologetic statements

An executive plans to deliver a speech at the upcoming corporate banquet, where she will present company awards to employees. Which of the following is recommended to create a connection with the audience in the introduction?

Recount the first time she attended the banquet as an employee and received the same award she is giving out to others that evening.

Logical orientation can establish a context for the speech through each of the following approaches, EXCEPT:​

Seeking to create a connection with the audience.

A good introduction draws the audience in and motivates them to listen to the rest of the speech.​

True

Attention getters do not need to be particularly catchy or clever.

True

The type of attention getter a speaker decides to use should be consistent with the speaker's personality and the situation.​

True

Including a ________ in the introduction of a speech provides the audience a roadmap for the rest of the speech.

preview

The primary intent of logical orientation is to ___________.

provide clear, logical connections that will aid the audience in listening