A10-TestBankPartII-Chapter8BeginingandEndingtheSpeech

1、Test Bank for The Art of Public SpeakingStephen Lucas & Suya YinFLTRP Book Development ProjectChapter 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

2、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 circumst

3、ances, 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 norma

4、l circumstances the introduction should constitute about 340 percent of a speech.7.TFA “ rhetorical question“ is a questheiaudience answers mentally ratherthan out loud.8.TFAs your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can boost a speaker ' s confidence.9.TFReferring bac

5、k 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 QuestionsStudents are to indicate the best answer for each questi

6、on by circling the correct letter.1. All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction EXCEPTa. 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 foll

7、owing is one of the four major objectives ofa 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 rhetori

8、cal questionc. tell an interesting storyd. relate the topic to the audience4. Which ofthe 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 ofthe following would you most likely find in a

9、speech introduction?a. An internal summary.b. A lengthy quotation.c. A startling statement.d. A causal argument.6. Which ofthe 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 inf

10、ormative 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

11、. 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

12、the speaker ' s g oodwilld. 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 b

13、lack smoke. What' s happened? Why won' t your cargo 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.

14、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 int

15、roduction?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 credibility

16、d. 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 learn

17、ed more about the subject by watching Lucky, by talking with my sister, and by reading a number of articles and pamphlets.a. narrative statement3Test Bank for The Art of Public SpeakingStephen Lucas & Suya YinFLTRP Book Development Projectb. credibility statementc. attention statementd. thesis s

18、tatement14. 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 credi

19、bility.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 ofa(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 ge

20、t 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 th

21、e speechb. gaining the attention of the audiencec. enhancing the speakerditsilityed. 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

22、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. commemorative b. acceptance c. persuasive d. informative19

23、. The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction isa. 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 ofthe following does yourtextbook mention as a me

24、ans of reinforcing the central idea in the conclusion ofa 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 ofthe following is recommended in yourtextbook as a way to reinforce the central idea in a speech conclusion

25、?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 yourtextbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also.a. signal the end ofthe speechb. secure the audi

26、ence ' s attentionc. build your credibility as a speakerd. reveal the topic of the speech23. According to your textbook, which ofthe following statements about speech conclusionsis true?a. The conclusion should take up about 25 percent of a speech.b. All four methods of reinforcing the central i

27、dea can be combined in a single conclusion.c. Ending a speech abruptly is an excellent way to reinforce the speaker' s central idea.d. The last sentence of a speech should usually offer to answer questions from the audience.24. Which ofthe following would you least likely find in a speech conclu

28、sion? a. Dramatic statement.b. Summary ofthe main points.c. A statement to arouse curiosity.d. A reference to the introduction.25. Which ofthe 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.

29、 Which ofthe 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 ofthe following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?a. An announcement of the topic.b.

30、 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 Mart

31、in Luther King' s "I Have a Dream “ speech is an example of aa. dissolve endingb. crescendo endingc. 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. d

32、issolved. 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

33、the audiene' s 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. informative b. persuasive c. acceptance d. commemorative34. In her persuasive spee

34、ch, Wei Ling concluded with the following statement:6Test Bank for The Art of Public SpeakingStephen Lucas & Suya YinFLTRP Book Development ProjectSo the next time you see flyers around campus announcing a blood drive, decide that this will be your moment to get involvedto do something worthwhil

35、e, to take a step that may hep save someone ' s 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

36、attention and interest of the audience.b. Create a positive relationship with the audience.c. Establish the speaker ' s credibility and goodwilld. 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 rath

37、er 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 qualifie

38、d 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 a

39、n 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 met

40、hods you can use to gain the attention and interest of an audience in the introduction of a speech.1)2)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 a

41、udience.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

42、 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