A10-Test Bank Part II-Chapter 8 Begining and Ending the Speech

Test Bank for The Art of Public Speaking FLTRP Book Development Project Stephen Lucas & Suya YinChapter 8 Beginning and Ending the SpeechTrue-False QuestionsStudents are to indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.1.TFRegardless of what other methods you use to gain attention, you should always relate the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech.2.TFEstablishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of a persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech.3.TFUnder normal circumstances, the introduction should comprise about 10-20 percent of a speech.4.TFThe only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as “In conclusion.”5.TFThe preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.6.TFUnder normal circumstances the introduction should constitute about 30-40 percent of a speech.7.TFA “rhetorical question” is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.8.TFAs your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can boost a speakers confidence.9.TFReferring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity10.TFA speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it moves toward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending.Multiple Choice Questions Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.1. All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction EXCEPT _. a. establishing credibility and goodwillb. supporting your main pointsc. revealing the topic of the speechd. previewing the body of the speech2. According to your textbook, which of the following is one of the four major objectives of a speech introduction?a. Reveal the topic.b. Identify the audience.c. Reinforce the central idea.d. Make a call to action.3. Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always _.a. startle the audienceb. use a rhetorical questionc. tell an interesting storyd. relate the topic to the audience4. Which of the following would you be most likely to find in a speech introduction?a. A visual aid.b. A preview statement.c. An internal summary.d. A research citation.5. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?a. An internal summary.b. A lengthy quotation.c. A startling statement.d. A causal argument.6. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?a. a transitionb. a credibility statementc. a causal argumentd. an internal summary7. If you were giving an informative speech to your classmates on the subject of zoology, you would probably include a _ in your introduction.a. quotationb. startling statementc. definitiond. rhetorical question8. _ is the audiences perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.a. Credibilityb. Goodwillc. Connectivityd. Egocentrism9. Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?Today we will explore the three most important forms of intellectual property protectioncopyrights, trademarks, and patents.a. Relate to the audience.b. Preview the body.c. Establish the speakers goodwill.d. State the importance of the topic.10. Wang Lin began his informative speech by saying:You hear a noise under the hood of your car, so you pull over to the side of the road. Your engine goes dead; you try to start the car, but it just sits there. Then you see a lot of black smoke. Whats happened? Why wont your car go anywhere?What method for gaining attention and interest did Tobias use?a. Establishing his credibility as a speaker.b. Establishing goodwill with the audience.c. Arousing the curiosity of the audience.d. Stating the importance of the topic.11. In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Li Qiang mentioned that he works part-time at a camera shop and has had some of his pictures printed in the newspaper. By sharing this information with his audience, Li Qiang was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction?a. Reveal the topic.b. Establish credibility. c. Preview the speech.d. Relate to the audience.12. If Bill Gates were to deliver a speech about antique appraisal, his main task in the introduction of his speech would probably be to _.a. gain attentionb. preview the bodyc. establish credibilityd. reveal the topic13. According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) _ .I became interested in canine companions two years ago when my older sister, who was paralyzed in a car accident, received a canine companion named Lucky. Since then I have learned more about the subject by watching Lucky, by talking with my sister, and by reading a number of articles and pamphlets.a. narrative statementb. credibility statementc. attention statementd. thesis statement14. What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech introductions?a. The best introduction is likely to be the one that comes to mind first.b. Make your introduction no more than 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.c. A lengthy quotation can gain attention and help build credibility.d. Determine the exact wording of the introduction before preparing the body.15. According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) _ .In my speech today, I will show you the serious health dangers posed by the flu, and I will urge each of you to get a flu shot every year without fail.a. transition statementb. credibility statementc. preview statementd. summary statement16. When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of _. a. previewing the body of the speechb. gaining the attention of the audiencec. enhancing the speakers credibilityd. revealing the topic of the speech17. According to your textbook, a speaker who attempts to establish goodwill in the introduction of a speech is aiming to convince the audience that she or he _.a. is willing to take questions at the end of the speechb. has the best interest of the audience in mindc. will avoid using illogical argumentsd. is qualified to speak on the topic18. Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) _ speech.a. commemorativeb. acceptancec. persuasived. informative19. The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is _. a. shortly after you determine the central ideab. after you prepare the body of the speechc. before you work out the conclusiond. when you prepare your speaking outline20. Which of the following does your textbook mention as a means of reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion of a speech?a. End with a rhetorical question.b. End with a quotation.c. End with a visual aid.d. End with thanking the audience.21. Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to reinforce the central idea in a speech conclusion?a. Speed up your rate of delivery.b. Ask for questions from the audience.c. Repeat the introduction verbatim.d. Refer back to the introduction.22. According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also _.a. signal the end of the speech b. secure the audiences attentionc. build your credibility as a speakerd. reveal the topic of the speech23. According to your textbook, which of the following statements about speech conclusions is true?a. The conclusion should take up about 25 percent of a speech.b. All four methods of reinforcing the central idea can be combined in a single conclusion.c. Ending a speech abruptly is an excellent way to reinforce the speakers central idea.d. The last sentence of a speech should usually offer to answer questions from the audience.24. Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech conclusion?a. Dramatic statement.b. Summary of the main points. c. A statement to arouse curiosity.d. A reference to the introduction.25. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?a. A causal argument.b. A provocative quotation.c. An internal preview.d. An extended example.26. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?a. A reference to the introduction.b. A statement of goodwill.c. A preview statement.d. An announcement of the topic.27. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?a. An announcement of the topic.b. A gesture of goodwill.c. A restatement of the central idea. d. A credibility statement.28. Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech conclusion?a. A provocative quotation.b. A reference to the introduction. c. A credibility statement. d. A call to action.29. The conclusion of Martin Luther Kings “I Have a Dream” speech is an example of a _. a. dissolve endingb. crescendo ending c. cascade endingd. connective ending30. According to your textbook, when a speaker concludes a speech by fading out on an emotional note, she or he is using a _ ending.a. crescendob. cascadec. dissolve d. descending31. According to your textbook, a(n) _ ending is a conclusion that builds force until reaching a peak of power and intensity.a. reflectiveb. ascendingc. crescendod. dissolve32. Referring back to your introduction in the conclusion of your speech is recommended as a way to _. a. secure the audiences attentionb. give the speech psychological unityc. reinforce your credibility as a speakerd. move the audience to action33. An appeal to action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) _ speech.a. informativeb. persuasive c. acceptanced. commemorative34. In her persuasive speech, Wei Ling concluded with the following statement:So the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that this will be your moment to get involvedto do something worthwhile, to take a step that may help save someones life.What method of concluding her speech did Wei Ling use?a. Extended example.b. Appeal to action.c. Internal summary.d. Reference to the introduction.Short Answer Questions1. What are the four major objectives of a speech introduction?a. Get the attention and interest of the audience.b. Create a positive relationship with the audience.c. Establish the speakers credibility and goodwill.d. Preview the body of the speech.2. When you use a rhetorical question in the introduction of a speech, you expect the audience to answer mentally rather than out loud.3. According to your textbook, no matter what other methods of gaining attention you use in a speech introduction, you should always relate the topic to the audience. 4. Establishing credibility in a speech introduction is a matter of getting your audience to perceive you as qualified to speak on the topic.5. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body is called a preview statement.6. The two major functions of a speech conclusion are to signal the end of the speech and to reinforce the central idea.7. One way to let an audience know that you are coming to the end of a speech is by saying something like “In conclusion.” Another way is by your manner of delivery.8. When you use a(n) crescendo ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity in the conclusion.9. List six methods you can use to gain the attention and interest of an audience in the introduction of a speech.1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) The textbook discusses seven methods:1) Relate the topic to the audience.2) State the importance of the topic.3) Startle the audience.4) Arouse the curiosity of the audience.5) Question the audience.6) Begin with a quotation.7) Tell a story.The textbook also mentions five additional methods:1) Refer to the occasion.2) Invite audience participation.3) Use audio equipment or visual aids.4) Relate to a previous speaker.5) Begin with humor.Any six of these twelve methods should constitute a satisfactory answer.10. The four methods discussed in the text for reinforcing the central idea in a speech conclusion are:a. Summarize the main points.b. End with a quotation.c. Make a dramatic statement.d. Refer to the introduction.Essay Questions1. What are six methods a speaker can use in a speech introduction to gain the attention and interest of an audience? Identify each and offer a brief explanation.2. List and explain the four methods presented in your textbook for reinforcing the central idea in the