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47. In the introduction to his speech on the art of digital photography, Terrance 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, Terrance was seeking to accomplish which goal of a
speech introduction?
48. In the introduction of her speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local
cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing
this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech
introduction?
49. In the introduction of his speech on the Special Olympics, Amir 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 Amir achieve which goal of a speech introduction?
50. 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.
51. According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of
a(n) __________ .
Today I would like to share what I have learned about attention deficit disorder by first
discussing its effects on people and then looking at the treatments that can be used to help people
with this condition.
52. 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.
53. Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?
Today we’re going to look at the three parts that go into making a skateboard—the plank, the
wheels, and the “truck.”
54. Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?
This morning I’ll explain the four kinds of exercises you need to make a complete fitness
program—aerobic, strengthening, endurance, and flexibility.
66. Referring back to your introduction in the conclusion of your speech is recommended as a way to
67. Francesca began her speech about electronics addiction by talking about her cousin Jorje’s
failing grades that resulted from the countless hours he spent on video games. In her conclusion,
Francesca mentioned how much better Jorje was doing now that he had received counseling.
According to your textbook, referring back to the introduction during a speech conclusion is an
excellent way to
68. Dale started his speech on financial planning with a story about his cousin Mike’s bankruptcy
hearing. In the conclusion, Dale gave an update on Mike’s current financial condition. According
to your textbook, referring to the introduction in the conclusion is a way to
69. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
70. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
71. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
72. Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
73. Which of the following are you least likely to find in a speech conclusion?
74. Which of the following are you least likely to find in a speech conclusion?
75. According to your textbook, a(n) __________ ending is a conclusion that builds force until
reaching a peak of power and intensity.
76. According to your textbook, when a speaker concludes a speech by fading out on an emotional
note, she or he is using a __________ ending.
77. An appeal to action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) __________ speech.
Short-Answer Questions
1. What are the four major objectives of a speech introduction?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. List six methods you can use to gain the attention and interest of an audience in the introduction
of a speech.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3. When you use a _______________ question in the introduction of a speech, you expect the
audience to answer mentally rather than out loud.
4. According to your textbook, _______________ can effectively gain the audience’s interest and
attention at the start of a speech, but they are most effective when they provide images that
5. According to your textbook, no matter what other methods of gaining attention you use in a
speech introduction, you should always _______________ .
6. Establishing _______________ in a speech introduction is a matter of getting your audience to
perceive you as qualified to speak on the topic.
7. The _______________ provides a lead-in from the introduction to the body of the speech.
8. A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the
body is called a(n) _______________ statement.
9. The two major functions of a speech conclusion are to _______________ and to
_______________ .
12. What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete
introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer.
“Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain; for purple mountains majesty above
the fruited plain.”
Most of us are familiar with the song “America the Beautiful” and its description of our
natural resources. Let’s step back a minute, though, and consider what the picture might look
like in the future. What if the amber waves of grain withered and died because the water table
had been disrupted and contaminated? Or consider if the fruited plain was no more than a barren
landscape because floods had washed away all the topsoil.
13. What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete
introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer.
14. What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete
introduction to a classroom speech in light of those requirements. Be specific in your answer.
Hi, my name is Barry. Today I want to talk to you about saving for retirement. How many
people here have already started saving money in a retirement account? No one. That’s what I
15. What are the requirements of a good speech introduction? Evaluate the following complete
