Unit 7 Lesson 2 Drive

What is the primary purpose of an attention getter in a speech?

• To conclude the speech

• To provide a detailed explanation

• To set the tone and engage the audience

• To introduce the speaker

Which of the following is an example of a quick and easy attention getter?

• A complex argument

• A detailed story

• A lengthy introduction

• A rhetorical question

How can a speaker make an attention getter audience-centered?

• By using complex language

• By referring to a shared experience

• By ignoring the audience

• By focusing on unrelated topics

What is a provocative statement intended to do?

• Ignore audience beliefs

• Challenge audience beliefs

• Confirm audience beliefs

• Simplify audience beliefs

Which attention getter involves using a surprising fact?

• A personal anecdote

• A startling statistic

• A hypothetical scenario

• A rhetorical question