The Art of Public Speaking

If you were attempting to persuade the audience to purchase a product, you might want to establish _______ the introduction of the speech.

Goodwill

Megan is giving a speech on the best way yo bathe a dog. Which of the following would be the most effective way for her to open her speech and capture the audience's attention?

"How many of you ever owned a dog that got dirty?"

Which of the following are example of verbal cues that signal the end of a speech?

"In conclusion...." "Let me end by saying...."

Mei is giving a speech on caring for dogs. She has finished speaking on her final main point. Using words rather than delivery, which of the following would be good ways for Mei to signal that her speech is about to end?

"Let me end by saying that s dog can be an excellent addition to your family if you take the time to properly care for it." "As I've discussed in this speech, caring for a dog includes feeding in quality food, grooming it regularly, and taking the time to exercise it."

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."

Leila is giving a speech about a new café that recently opened near campus. Her audience consists of her fellow classmates. Which of the following would the best ways for her to relate her topic to her listeners?

Discuss the café inexpensive food items that fit college students' budgets Discuss how the cafe's close location and premade sandwiches make it easy to grab good between classes

Which of the following are effective delivery cues recommended for speakers to signal that their speech is about to end?

Fading away or dissolving Using the voice to build to a high point

Pablo is giving a speech on his favorite book. HE finishes his presentation by saying, "The finesse with which the author handled the conflict between the two main characters really solidifies The Hidden Mind as my favorite book. William Caller is obviously a talented writer whose work will continue to entertain and challenge readers. "What rule for a good conclusion had Pablo failed to follow?

He does not signal the end of speech

Which of the following are true concerning the audience's attention during a speech introduction?

It is relatively easy to capture the audience's attention initially, but it is difficult to keep it If you fail to capture the audience's interest during the introduction, you risk losing them

Which of the following is not a tip for preparing the conclusion of your speech?

Preparing a long conclusion

Which two of the following are the major functions of a conclusion?

Reinforcing the audience's understanding of the central idea Letting the audience know you are ending the speech

Which part of the speech establishes rapport with the audience and boosts the speaker's confidence if done effectively?

The Introduction

Which of the following should you do as your presentation starts?

Wait until the audience has quieted down to begin speaking Established eye contact with the audience before you begin speaking