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1. The first task in your introduction is to establish your credibility to speak on the topic.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. First, draw attention to the topic.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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2. “When was the last time you slept at least eight hours at a stretch? Jose? Marylin?” is an example of a rhetorical question.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. It’s a participatory question that invites specific people to answer.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 3:38 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/11/2014 3:41 PM
3. Beginning with an example is a good strategy to gain an audience’s attention.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 3:41 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
3/27/2018 1:06 PM
4. Providing a vivid description is a good strategy to gain an audience’s attention.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. A vivid description can be either real or imaginary.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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5. You should save audio or visual aids for the body of your speech to support your major ideas.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Visual aids are often good openers.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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6. A Navajo (Diné) speaker typically begins a speech by previewing the main ideas he or she will cover.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. These speakers begin by establishing their personal and clan identity.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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7. Jokes work well almost any time because people like to laugh.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. They may or may not be successful.
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11/11/2014 3:45 PM
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8. Beginning with a current event is a good way to establish common ground with an audience.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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9. Statistics are rarely effective as attention getters, because they’re inevitably dry and boring.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. They can capture the audience’s attention when they are startling.
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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10. It’s important in the introduction to link the topic to your listeners’ lives and interests.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:16 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/11/2014 4:16 PM
11. Connecting a topic to a larger social issue is a good way to preview the topic.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. It’s a good way to give the audience a reason to listen.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:16 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/11/2014 4:16 PM
12. Explicitly stating your credibility to speak on a topic is unnecessary in some circumstances.
a.
True
b.
False
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ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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13. Even if you don’t have experience with your topic, you can still be a credible speaker because of research you’ve done.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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14. The preview is a statement of some form of your thesis statement.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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15. If you plan your introduction and speech body carefully, the conclusion is not so important, because you’ve already demonstrated
your credibility.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. A poor conclusion can lessen a positive image.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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16. Sometimes your transition to the conclusion can be nonverbal instead of verbal.
a.
True
b.
False
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ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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17. Reviewing your main ideas satisfies the “Tell them what you said” axiom.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:19 PM
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18. Linking your conclusion to something from your introduction brings the speech full circle and provides your audience with a
sense of psychological closure.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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REFERENCES:
pg. 133
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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19. Using words like next or additionally signals the speaker you are coming to the end of your speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Using words like finally or to conclude signals the ending of your speech.
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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20. Ending a speech with “that’s it” is enough to provide psychological closure for your audience.
a.
True
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b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Psychological closure links to an element of the introduction.
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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21. To end your speech memorably, you can use similar material that you used to gain attention in the introduction.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11/11/2014 4:21 PM
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22. To end memorably in persuasive speeches, it is common for speakers to issue a challenge and call people to action.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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REFERENCES:
pg. 134
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:21 PM
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10/16/2018 1:34 PM
23. A good introduction answers all these listener questions EXCEPT
a.
What’s this all about?
b.
Why should I listen?
c.
How long will this take?
d.
Why should I listen to you?
e.
What will you cover?
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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24. Which is NOT part of the introduction?
a.
a statement of the central idea
b.
establishing why you are competent to speak on the topic
c.
drawing attention to the topic
d.
showing the audience why they should listen to this topic
e.
information from your research that explains your main points
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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False
DATE CREATED:
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25. Which is a participatory question?
a.
When was the last time you had a relaxing day in the country?
b.
How can we solve this country’s economic problems?
c.
Who can tell me the name of the last president to die in office?
d.
Do you ever wonder where your activity funds go?
e.
What motivates people to get out and volunteer?
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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26. An especially good way to invite the audience to respond internally to your topic is to ________
a.
ask a rhetorical question
b.
establish your credibility
c.
tell a shocking joke
d.
preview your ideas
e.
begin with a visual aid
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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27. Which opening statement is best for a classroom speech about cloning?
a.
The purpose of my speech today is to tell you about the pros and cons of cloning.
b.
Hi. My name is Sam, and my topic today is cloning.
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c.
Early in 1997, journalists flocked to England to see Dolly, a sheep who had been cloned.
d.
I came upon the most interesting topic in one of my science classes. It’s the topic of cloning, and I’d like to tell you
about it today.
e.
Hi. How’s everybody doing today?
ANSWER:
c
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28. To answer the listener question “Why should I listen to this speech?” you must ________
a.
gain attention.
b.
relate to your listeners.
c.
provide a compelling conclusion.
d.
establish personal credibility.
e.
preview your main ideas.
ANSWER:
b
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QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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29. In her introduction to her speech about the prescription drug Ritalin, Maryssa tells her audience that she has a brother on Ritalin.
She is ________
a.
using a direct quote to gain attention.
b.
relating to her listeners.
c.
personalizing her topic.
d.
establishing personal credibility.
e.
previewing her main ideas.
ANSWER:
d
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Multiple Choice
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False
DATE CREATED:
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30. “Today, we will first look at the problems associated with over-prescription of the drug Ritalin and then we’ll look at some
possible solutions” answers which of these listener questions?
a.
What’s this about?
b.
Why should I listen?
c.
Why should I listen to you?
d.
What will you cover?
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e.
What’s in it for me?
ANSWER:
d
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Multiple Choice
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False
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31. Which of these statements does NOT describe a function of the conclusion?
a.
to signal the end of the speech
b.
to present an opposing point of view
c.
to summarize the main points
d.
to end with impact
e.
to provide psychological closure
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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32. In your conclusion, refer back to the introduction in order to _______
a.
provide your listeners with psychological closure.
b.
end memorably.
c.
leave the audience in a positive frame of mind.
d.
increase your personal credibility.
e.
review your speech.
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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33. In his conclusion, Eli says, “Today we’ve examined how to prepare haminados, when they are eaten, and how to eat them.” This is
an example of a ________
a.
signpost.
b.
transition statement.
c.
internal preview.
d.
internal summary.
e.
review of main ideas.
ANSWER:
e
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1
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Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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34. How can you signal that you are coming to the end of your speech?
a.
Say, “in conclusion” or “finally.”
b.
Use nonverbal actions.
c.
Pause and shift your posture.
d.
Use verbal cues.
e.
All of these are creative ways to signal you are coming to the end of your speech.
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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False
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35. Using parallel construction ________.
a.
provides psychological closure
b.
means if you start with a story, end with a story
c.
ties the conclusion in with the introduction
d.
helps a speaker end memorably
e.
All of these answers are correct.
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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False
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36. List and explain 4 different techniques to gain attention in your introduction.
ANSWER:
Students should mention four of the following: ask a question, provide a vivid description, begin
with a quotation, use an audio or visual aid, tell a funny joke or story, refer to a current event, begin
with an example, start with startling numbers.
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QUESTION TYPE:
Objective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
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37. List and explain the 4 elements of a good conclusion.
ANSWER:
Answers should include: signal the ending, review main ideas, provide psychological closure, end
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