Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction?

Gain the attention of the audience.

All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except

Establish credibility and goodwill.

Reveal the topic of the speech.

Preview the body of the speech.

Get the audience’s attention and interest.

Which of the following would you expect to find in a well-constructed speech introduction?

a statement establishing the speaker’s credibility

a statement gaining the audience’s attention

a statement previewing the main points of the speech

Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always

relate the topic to the audience.

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

preview the main points to be discussed in the body.

gain the attention and interest of your audience.

establish your credibility on the speech topic.

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

reveal the topic of the speech.

support the central idea with evidence.

preview the main points of the speech.

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to __________ in the introduction of your speech.

establish goodwill toward the audience

have a concise preview statement

state the importance of the topic

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

is willing to take questions at the end of the speech.

will avoid using illogical arguments.

is qualified to speak on the topic.

When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to

establish credibility and goodwill.

preview the body of the speech.

state the importance of the topic.

use statistics in the introduction.

arouse the curiosity of the audience.

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of

gaining the attention of the audience.

previewing the body of the speech.

enhancing the speaker’s credibility.

establishing goodwill with the audience.

revealing the topic of the speech.

According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually

previews the main points in the body.

establishes the speaker’s credibility.

identifies the topic of the speech.

relates the topic to the audience.

shows the speaker’s goodwill.

As your textbook explains, when preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

make the introduction about 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.

practice the introduction no more than one or two times.

plan to begin speaking immediately so the audience will quiet down.

What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech introductions?

Make your introduction no more than 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.

The best introduction is likely to be the one that comes to mind first.

A lengthy quotation can gain attention and help build credibility.

Determine the exact wording of the introduction before preparing the body.

Plan to deliver the introduction impromptu so it will be spontaneous.

To prepare an effective speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

keep your introduction relatively brief.

be creative in devising your introduction.

work out your introduction in detail.

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

experiment with different openings until you find the best one.

practice your introduction until you can deliver it with strong eye contact.

start delivering your introduction while you are walking to the lectern.

When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you

keep an eye out for introductory material as you research your speech.

make sure the introduction is at least 25 percent of your speech.

perfect the introduction before you work on the body of your speech.

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

complete the introduction after the body of the speech.

practice the introduction no more than two or three times.

make sure the introduction takes up 25 percent of the speech.

stick with the first introduction that comes to mind.

use humor to gain the audience’s attention and interest.

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

after you prepare the body of the speech.

shortly after you determine the central idea.

before you work out the conclusion.

when you prepare your speaking outline.

as you rise to deliver an extemporaneous speech.

According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is

after you prepare the body of the speech.

while you are researching the speech.

as you rise to deliver a persuasive speech.

at the same time you formulate the specific purpose.

before you finish phrasing the central idea.

Molly began her speech as follows: I want all of you to think about your day. What did you eat? How active were you? How late will it be before you get to bed? These are the kinds of questions I would like to talk about this evening. What method(s) for gaining attention and interest did Rachel use?

stating the importance of the topic

relating the topic to the audience

Paul began his speech as follows: They called Lou Gehrig the iron horse. This tireless worker played an astounding 2,130 consecutive baseball games even though he suffered 17 hand fractures during those years. This would be like us never missing a day of school for over 13 years. Can you imagine completing kindergarten through your senior year with perfect attendance? Never taking a sick day, never a college visit day, or even senior skip day. And, to match Gehrig, you would also have to end your school career with an A average. What method for gaining attention and interest did Paul use?

relating the topic to the audience

previewing the body of the speech

stating the importance of the topic

Leung began the introduction of his informative speech with these words: How many of you just can’t wait until spring break? How many of you plan to hit the road about a minute after your last class lets out? How many of you are looking forward to having a great time? Which objective of a speech introduction were these words designed to fulfill?

gain the attention of the audience

indicate the importance of the topic

enhance the credibility of the speaker

preview the main points of the speech

Tobias 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?

arousing the curiosity of the audience

establishing goodwill with the audience

stating the importance of the topic

presenting a startling statement

establishing his credibility as a speaker

If a real estate developer were speaking to a group of citizens opposed to the creation of a shopping center in their neighborhood, the most important objective of her or his introduction would probably be to

create goodwill with the audience.

gain the attention of the audience.

reveal the topic of the speech.

relate the topic to the audience.

state the importance of the topic.

If Natalie Portman were to deliver a speech on international diplomacy, her main task in the introduction would be to

establish her credibility on the topic.

reveal the topic of her speech.

preview the body of her speech.

state the importance of her topic.

The following passage from a speech introduction is an example of ____________. After attending a seminar on currency security, I became fascinated by the technology developed by the Treasury Department to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money. I learned more about the subject by reading information from the Treasury Department, as well as by interviewing Donna Marshall, a security expert at Bank of America.

establishing the speaker’s credibility

stating the importance of the topic

In the introduction of his speech on the Special Olympics, Mason mentioned that he had attended the events last year to cheer on a family friend who was competing in some races. Sharing this information with the audience helped Mason achieve which goal of a speech introduction?

stating the importance of the topic

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 protection—copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

establish the speaker’s goodwill

state the importance of the topic

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A question that the audience answers mentally rather than aloud.

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The audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

(a)

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The audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

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A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

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A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity.

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A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement.

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According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the lectern is

asking someone to lower the lights.

beginning to speak loudly and clearly.

rapping your hand lightly on the lectern until everyone is quiet.

looking directly at the audience without saying a word.

asking everyone to be quiet and pay attention.

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Unit 10 MCQs

A question that the audience answers mentally rather than aloud. (a)

The audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. (a)

The audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. (a)

A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body. (a)

A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity. (a)

A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. (a)

According to your textbook, when you are in a formal speaking situation the most effective way of gaining the initial attention of your audience after you walk to the lectern is

Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction?

Which of the following is a major objective of a speech introduction?

All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except

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A question that the audience answers mentally rather than aloud.

(a)

The audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

(a)

The audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

(a)

A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

(a)

A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity.

(a)

A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement.

(a)