Test Bank for The Art of Public Speaking Stephen Lucas & Suya Yin

FLTRP Book Development Project

Chapter 8 Beginning and Ending the Speech

True-False Questions

Students are to indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter. 1. T F Regardless 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. T F Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of a persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech. 3. T F Under normal circumstances, the introduction should comprise about 10-20 percent of a speech. 4. T F The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as “In conclusion.” 5. T F The preview statement in a speech introduction identifies the main points to be discussed in the body. 6. T F Under normal circumstances the introduction should constitute about 30-40 percent of a speech. 7. T F A “rhetorical question” is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud. 8. T F As your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can boost a speaker’s confidence. 9. T F Referring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity 10. T F A 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 goodwill b. supporting your main points c. revealing the topic of the speech d. previewing the body of the speech

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2. 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 audience

b. use a rhetorical question c. tell an interesting story

d. relate the topic to the audience

4. 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 transition

b. a credibility statement c. a causal argument d. an internal summary

7. If you were giving an informative speech to your classmates on the subject of zoology,

you would probably include a __________ in your introduction. a. quotation

b. startling statement c. definition

d. rhetorical question

8. __________ is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. a. Credibility b. Goodwill c. Connectivity d. Egocentrism

9. Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?

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a. Relate to the audience. b. Preview the body.

c. Establish the speaker’s 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. What’s happened? Why won’t 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 attention b. preview the body c. establish credibility d. reveal the topic

13. 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 statement

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b. credibility statement c. attention statement d. thesis statement

14. 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 statement b. credibility statement c. preview statement d. summary statement

16. 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 speech b. gaining the attention of the audience c. enhancing the speaker’s credibility d. revealing the topic of the speech

17. 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 speech b. has the best interest of the audience in mind c. will avoid using illogical arguments d. is qualified to speak on the topic

18. Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) __________ speech.

a. commemorative b. acceptance c. persuasive d. informative

19. The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is __________.

a. shortly after you determine the central idea b. after you prepare the body of the speech c. before you work out the conclusion d. when you prepare your speaking outline

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