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Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The three basic purposes of an introduction in a speech are to establish goodwill, to establish credibility, and
to explain the purpose for speaking.
a.
True
b.
False
2. Which transition technique highlights points to come?
a.
internal preview
b.
enumeration
c.
theme
d.
internal summary
3. With regard to the speech, a speaker’s job is to help the audience create:
a.
a mental outline.
b.
a call to action.
c.
internal previews.
d.
internal summaries.
4. Where in a speech should a speaker use an internal summary?
a.
at the start of the introduction
b.
at the end of the introduction
c.
in the body of the speech
d.
in the conclusion
5. Which statement is true regarding the use of attention getters in the conclusion?   
a.
They are typically included in persuasive speeches only.
b.
The types used in the conclusion are different from those used in the introduction.
c.
Their use in the conclusion can help make the speech more memorable.
d.
Only a subset of the attention getters used in the introduction are appropriate for the conclusion.
6. Which analogy is appropriate for describing transitions in a speech?
a.
bridge
b.
fence
c.
rearview mirror
d.
magnifying glass
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7.     Daniella is a basketball coach at a middle school. She begins practice on the first day by saying, “I played
basketball at your age and also have a twelve-year-old son who is playing on a team as well, so I’m aware of
many of the challenges you face.” What basic purpose of the introduction does this represent?
a.
establishing credibility
b.
explaining her purpose
c.
cultivating goodwill
d.
acknowledging the speaking situation
8. Helen is giving a short speech at an awards dinner at her company. She begins by thanking everyone for
coming to recognize the hard work of their fellow employees. Which attention getter has Helen used?
a.
acknowledgment of the speaking situation
b.
visualization
c.
a rhetorical question
d.
a startling statistic or fact
9. The most common and effective way to end a speech is to issue a call to action.
a.
True
b.
False
10. Impression formation is the process by which people create:
a.
eunoia.
b.
goodwill.
c.
vivid mental images of a scenario.
d.
mental images of one another.
11. Which statement is an example of internal preview in a speech about making bread?
a.
“It’s key to measure flour accurately using one of the two recommended techniques.”
b.
“We have discussed how to measure flour and how to activate the yeast.”
c.
“We will now explore weather conditions that may affect bread making.”
d.
“Only 40 percent of people today consistently make their own bread.”
12. The three traditional parts of the speech introduction are an attention getter, a call to action, and an overview
of what is to come.
a.
True
b.
False
13.     Claire is giving a toast at her coworker’s retirement party and begins by saying, “We’re all together today
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to wish Stephen well in his retirement.” Which attention getter has Claire used?
a.
acknowledging the speaking situation
b.
using a quotation
c.
sharing a startling statistic or fact
d.
incorporating visualization
14. At what point is it recommended that a speaker first attempt to establish goodwill with the audience?
a.
before the speech
b.
in the introduction
c.
in the body of the speech
d.
in the conclusion
15. Which attention-getting technique is recommended for a speech during a special event or occasion?
a.
visualization
b.
acknowledging the speaking situation
c.
rhetorical question
d.
startling fact or statistic
16. The speech topic is MOST efficiently delivered to the audience through:
a.
the thesis statement.
b.
an attention getter.
c.
the specific purpose.
d.
a preview.
17. Wade is an emergency room nurse giving a speech at an assembly at his former high school. In his
introduction, he tells audience members that he is there to tell them about their community’s opioid crisis.
Which basic purpose of the introduction does this represent?
a.
establishing credibility
b.
explaining the speaker’s purpose
c.
cultivating goodwill
d.
acknowledging the speaking situation
18. Camila is giving a speech on how airplanes fly. In the middle of her speech, she says, “I have talked about
the way airplanes are powered and the aerodynamics of flight.” What strategy is Camila using?
a.
attention getting
b.
enumeration
c.
an internal preview
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d.
an internal summary
19.     During the introduction of his speech on the process of how a bill gets passed into a law, George sings the
lyrics from a favorite childhood song, “I’m Just a Bill.” Which attention-getting strategy has he used?
a.
telling a story or joke
b.
sharing a quotation
c.
asking a rhetorical question
d.
incorporating visualization
20. Which statement shows eunoia?
a.
“I am an expert on this topic.”
b.
“I am anxious about speaking publicly.”
c.
“I believe the audience members are good people.”
d.
“I feel strongly about my topic.”
21. At the end of his speech on the dangers of underage drinking, Jude reveals that his sister was killed in an
accident caused by an underage drunk driver. By including this in his conclusion, Jude is trying to make his
speech:
a.
more balanced.
b.
less complex.
c.
more memorable.
d.
more rhythmic.
22. Kelsey opens her speech about bullying with a confession that she was a high school bully. Which attention-
getting technique is Kelsey using?
a.
a startling fact or statistic
b.
visualization
c.
an acknowledgment of the speaking situation
d.
a quotation
23. Which of these helps frame how the audience views the speaker?
a.
thesis
b.
first impression
c.
visualization
d.
oral cue
24. Which attention getter encourages the audience to imagine a specific scenario or scene?
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a.
acknowledgment of the speaking situation
b.
visualization
c.
a quotation
d.
a rhetorical question
25. The word “eunoia” literally translates to oneness in the original Greek.
a.
True
b.
False
26. Gabby is giving a speech. In her third paragraph, she returns to a central idea she expressed earlier. Which
transition is Gabby using?
a.
an internal summary
b.
an internal preview
c.
enumeration
d.
a theme
27. Which strategy is MOST likely to decrease speech anxiety?
a.
Plan what to say and how to say it.
b.
Open the speech with a quotation.
c.
Confess to feeling nervous in the speech introduction.
d.
Avoid making eye contact with the audience.
28. A good transition is one that requires the audience to make an effort to connect the main points.
a.
True
b.
False
29. What tells the audience the overall purpose for the speech?
a.
a rhetorical question
b.
the thesis
c.
enumeration
d.
an internal preview
30. Knowing that the audience expects speeches to include an introduction, transitions, and a conclusion can
help the speaker structure a speech in a way that creates rhythm.
a.
True
b.
False
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31. Speakers are unable to affect how others perceive them because the process of impression formation
happens subconsciously.
a.
True
b.
False
32. Although successful speakers must be mindful of many different aspects of speech giving, the MOST
important area to focus on is speech delivery.
a.
True
b.
False
33. Which should a speaker provide as the last element of the introduction?
a.
thesis
b.
preview
c.
attention getter
d.
rhetorical question
34. When Elspeth shares that, according to National Geographic, enough food is wasted every year to feed two
billion people, she is gaining the audience’s attention using a:
a.
startling statistic or fact.
b.
quotation.
c.
rhetorical question.
d.
story.
35. According to Aristotle, successful speakers focus on:
a.
the audience.
b.
self-development as a speaker.
c.
the speech topic.
d.
well-balanced research.
36. Audiences are more likely to remember moments from the speech’s introduction and conclusion than from
the body.
a.
True
b.
False
37. Which attention getter can invite the audience to ponder an answer without overtly stating the answer?
a.
visualization
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b.
rhetorical question
c.
quotation
d.
acknowledgment of the speaking situation
38. The ultimate call to attention occurs at which point in a speech?
a.
at the start of the introduction
b.
at the end of the introduction
c.
in the transition between main points
d.
in the conclusion
39. Audience attention is heightened when speakers send cues that they are about to conclude.
a.
True
b.
False
40. Seth attended a conference at which a speaker discussed food insecurity. A few days later, he remembers the
first couple of topics discussed but has trouble recalling the topics discussed toward the end of the speech.
Which concept would explain this?
a.
mental outlining
b.
internal previewing
c.
the primacy effect
d.
the recency effect
41. In which part of the speech introduction does the speaker give an overview of what the audience is going to
hear?
a.
attention getter
b.
thesis statement
c.
transition
d.
preview
42. To begin his speech on good studying habits, Todd asks the audience, “Do you want to be an academic
success story?” This is an example of what attention-getting technique?
a.
visualization
b.
quotation
c.
rhetorical question
d.
acknowledgment of the speaking situation
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43. A speaker who has just established the parameters of her speech has:
a.
issued a call to action.
b.
used an attention getter.
c.
stated their thesis.
d.
made the first transition in the speech.
44. What is the general term used to describe the way in which a speaker indicates the movement from one
main point or part of a speech to another?
a.
enumeration
b.
eunoia
c.
ethos
d.
transition
45. Which part of the introduction confirms the person’s authority as a speaker?
a.
establishing credibility
b.
explaining the speaker’s purpose
c.
cultivating goodwill
d.
acknowledging the speaking situation
46. A speaker who is cultivating goodwill is demonstrating what to the audience?
a.
perfunctory politeness
b.
their credibility as it relates to the topic
c.
an interest in making the world a better place
d.
concern about the audience as human beings
47. A speaker who uses terms such as “after that” and “in summation” to move from topic to topic is using:
a.
internal previews.
b.
enumeration.
c.
a mental outline.
d.
the primacy effect.
48. Booker is giving a persuasive speech advocating for adopting stray animals rather than purchasing
purebreds. He ends his introduction by saying, “In this speech, I will propose that the adoption of stray animals
is better than the purchase of purebreds to reduce the number of strays and cut down the demand for puppy
mills.” This statement is:
a.
Booker’s thesis.
b.
Booker’s specific purpose statement.
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c.
the preview of Booker’s main points.
d.
a transition.
49. Why is it important that speakers establish credibility in the introduction of a speech?
a.
to show that they are qualified to speak on the topic
b.
to make it easier to go off script during the speech
c.
to demonstrate that they care about the audience
d.
to generate positive feelings about the audience
50. The final note of any speech is often the most memorable.
a.
True
b.
False
51. Jon is speaking about the characters in a popular Shakespeare play. After his first main point, he says, “I
will now discuss how the female characters are alike.” Which strategy is Jon using?
a.
attention getting
b.
enumeration
c.
an internal preview
d.
an internal summary
52. What can a speaker do in their conclusion to help ensure that the speech lingers in the minds of the
audience?
a.
Issue a call to action.
b.
Reiterate the thesis statement.
c.
Use an attention-getting technique.
d.
End with the phrase “thank you.”
53. A good speaker will restate their thesis statement in the conclusion.
a.
True
b.
False
54. According to Aristotle, speakers must do what to engage the audience?
a.
Provide solid support for their claims.
b.
Introduce themselves before beginning to speak.
c.
Smile and make eye contact.
d.
Communicate goodwill toward the audience.
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55. Where is the call to action typically included in a speech?
a.
opener
b.
introduction preview
c.
body of the speech
d.
conclusion
56. The audience’s first impressions of a speaker tend to influence their future impressions of that person.
a.
True
b.
False
57. Which statement is an example of internal summary in a speech about cooking chicken soup?
a.
“Finally, I will explain how to dispose of your food waste appropriately.”
b.
“I have discussed how to determine the chicken size you need as well as which tools and supplies
you’ll need to cook your soup.”
c.
“I will describe each procedural step of the actual cooking and explain how to avoid some common
mistakes.”
d.
“The average cost of a can of soup is $4. If you do it yourself, you can pay twice that much, but
you’ll get more nutritional value as well as four times the amount of soup.”
58. Often, the most memorable part of a speech is the:
a.
initial attention getter.
b.
use of transitions.
c.
rhythmic structure.
d.
final note.
59. The MOST common and effective way for speakers to end a speech is by:
a.
summarizing their main points.
b.
thanking the audience.
c.
restating the introduction.
d.
using an attention getter.
60. How can speakers help the audience create a mental outline?
a.
Speak rhythmically.
b.
Use terms like “next” and “after that” between topics.
c.
Write subtle transitions.
d.
Quote reputable speakers.
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61. A well-crafted introduction orients the audience, induces them to listen, and sparks their interest in the
speech topic.
a.
True
b.
False
62. When a rhetorical question is asked, it is presumed that the speaker does not yet have the answer.
a.
True
b.
False
63. The conclusion of the speech helps frame how the audience will feel about the speaker.
a.
True
b.
False
64. Kent arrives late to a presentation. Immediately upon arriving, Kent notices that the speaker is using
enumeration. At what part of the speech did Kent MOST likely join?
a.
at the start of the introduction
b.
at the end of the introduction
c.
in the body of the speech
d.
in the conclusion
65. In her conclusion, Karysha says, “Call your state’s senator today, and let them know you oppose any version
of a gas or oil tax.” What is this an example of?
a.
attention getter
b.
eunoia
c.
transition
d.
call to action
66. Eduardo is giving a speech about geology and wants to make his conclusion memorable. Which statement is
MOST likely to achieve this?
a.
“I have discussed the characteristics of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks.”
b.
“Geologists party like rock stars!”
c.
“I will discuss the differences between geologists and geophysicists.”
d.
“Last, I will describe the characteristics of a volcano.”
67. When a speaker introduces, orders, and concludes a speech in a manner that has the audience’s level of
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comprehension and interest at heart, that speaker is demonstrating:
a.
enumeration.
b.
credibility.
c.
goodwill.
d.
positive thinking.
68. Unlike in writing, transitions can often be subtle in speaking.
a.
True
b.
False
69. Juliana, a finance professor, mentions on the first day of class that she was a financial adviser for twenty
years. By doing this, Juliana is:
a.
establishing her credibility.
b.
explaining her purpose for speaking.
c.
cultivating goodwill.
d.
acknowledging the speech situation.
70. The recency effect suggests that the audience is more likely to retain in their short-term memory which
information from a speech?
a.
information included in the introduction
b.
information that was enumerated
c.
information about current events
d.
information included in the conclusion
71. Which statement is an example of enumeration used in a speech about how to pack most effectively for a
trip?
a.
“The Roman philosopher Seneca once said, ‘Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the
mind.’”
b.
“I have explored various brands of suitcases for travel, as well as the multiple variations in types of
clothing to pack.”
c.
“In the remainder of the speech, we will compare different methods of storing clothes and toiletries
in your bags.”
d.
“Next, I will share my tried-and-true clothes-folding method.”
72. Which transition technique reminds the audience what the speaker has already covered in the speech?
a.
an internal preview
b.
an internal summary
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c.
enumeration
d.
the outline
73. Scarlett is giving a speech on the process of building a table. After describing how to cut each piece, Scarlett
says, “Next, we will talk about how to assemble these individual pieces.” Which technique is Scarlett using?
a.
attention getting
b.
enumeration
c.
internal summary
d.
thesis
74. Which statement would be considered a commonly accepted ending for a speech?
a.
“That is the end of my speech.”
b.
“That is all I’ve prepared.”
c.
“I hope you’ve found this interesting.”
d.
“Thank you for your time.”
75.     Jessica begins her speech on World War II by reciting a line from Winston Churchill’s famous “Their
Finest Hour” speech. Which attention getter has she used?
a.
acknowledgment of the speaking situation
b.
quotation
c.
rhetorical question
d.
visualization
76. To begin his speech on the importance of plastics, Sahil plans to ask the audience to imagine a world
without disposable packaging or medical equipment. Which attention getter is Sahil using?
a.
visualization
b.
quotation
c.
rhetorical question
d.
acknowledgment of the speaking situation
77. An audience first begins to form impressions about a speaker:
a.
when they see the speaker.
b.
when the speaker begins talking.
c.
when the speaker begins their conclusion.
d.
a short time after hearing the full speech.
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78. In her speech, Bethany begins by sharing a story, stating her thesis, and giving an overview of her main
points in her introduction. She then elaborates on each main point in the body of her speech. Her conclusion is a
single closing statement. What is missing from her speech?
a.
thanking the audience in the introduction
b.
an attention getter in the introduction
c.
information about how to contact her in the conclusion
d.
a recap of her main points in the conclusion
79. At the end of her opening statement, Alexandra states her thesis by saying, “Volunteering is worthwhile
because it can help you find a job, it’s a good way to socialize, it helps others, and it benefits your mental
health.” What is a benefit of stating her thesis in this manner?
a.
It helps focus the audience’s attention.
b.
It helps audience members organize the speech in their heads.
c.
It provides clear enumeration between topics.
d.
It ensures that the speech will linger in the audience’s mind.
80. It is important to end speeches on a happy note.
a.
True
b.
False
81. Which type of attention getter may also help establish credibility?
a.
acknowledging the speaking situation
b.
sharing a quotation
c.
asking a rhetorical question
d.
incorporating visualization
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