Test Bank Chapter 10 Beginning And Ending Your Speech

Test Bank

Chapter 10: Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Multiple Choice

1. When do audience members generally begin to form their impressions of both the speaker and the speech?

a. after the first piece of evidence

b. at the end of the introduction

c. during the first few moments of the presentation

d. in the middle of the speech

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. There is wide agreement that opening strong is ______.

a. not important to speechmaking success

b. of some importance to speechmaking success

c. vital to speechmaking success

d. not a part of the considerations about speechmaking

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Which of the following is an effective attention-getting technique to use at the beginning of your speech?

a. standing still so the audience focuses on you

b. startle or shock the audience

c. maintain an even vocal tone

d. stick to stating the facts

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. The introduction usually takes approximately what percentage of the time during a speech?

a. 5

b. 25

c. 10

d. 40

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Easy

5. The introduction is often ______.

a. written first

b. written last

c. written when you decide your topic

d. not actually written down

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. An effective introduction accomplishes which of the following?

a. capturing attention and interest

b. differentiating between the introduction and the structure of the rest of the speech

c. keeping your own expertise out of the speech

d. presenting evidence for specific ideas contained in the speech

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Which of the following is an effective attention-getting technique?

a. confuse the audience

b. use an interesting quote from a relevant source

c. use off-color humor to upset the audience

d. use a story to arouse anger

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. When attempting to startle or shock your audience as an attention-getting technique, you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

a. Will audience members perceive it as relevant to the topic?

b. Will it ignite their emotions so they believe what I say?

c. Is it unbelievable enough to shock them?

d. Will it reflect what they secretly believe?

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1a. Startle or Shock the Audience

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. Discussing the surprisingly high percentage of cancers caused by secondhand smoke would most likely be an example of which attention-getting technique?

a. startling or shocking the audience

b. using an interesting quote from a relevant source

c. using humor to gain the audience’s attention

d. using a story to arouse emotion

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.1a. Startle or Shock the Audience

Difficulty Level: Hard

10. When audience members believe your topic directly affects them they will ______.

a. pay closer attention

b. not pay attention

c. likely be outraged

d. feel there is a conflict of interest

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1b. Involve the Audience

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. Questions which require no overt answer or response and which can be curiosity arousers and suspense builders for an audience are called ______ questions.

a. actual

b. hypothetical

c. rhetorical

d. knowledge-related

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1c. Arouse Curiosity and Build Suspense

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. Which of the following is a way to arouse curiosity or build suspense?

a. state an obvious fact

b. lie to your audience, but later tell them the truth

c. tell a story

d. speak quickly

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1c. Arouse Curiosity and Build Suspense

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. Which of the following may help you communicate information in a more comprehensible manner than your words alone?

a. the words of an unknown figure

b. a passage from a work of literature

c. jargon

d. a phrase that is unfamiliar to the audience

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1d. Quote a Relevant Source

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Humor works best when it is ______.

a. not directly related to the content of a speech

b. “stuck on” for effect

c. shocking

d. appropriate

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1e. Use Humor

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Which of the following is true regarding humor use in speeches?

a. Humor about yourself is generally acceptable.

b. Off-color jokes can motivate your audience.

c. Humor shouldn’t be planned.

d. Humor limits audience attention.

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1e. Use Humor

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. Arousing strong emotion can be beneficial when it ______.

a. makes the audience cry

b. is relevant to the topic and purpose

c. confuses the audience

d. makes the audience believe you

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1f. Arouse Emotion

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. Which of the following is a way to increase your credibility?

a. sharing your experiences

b. discussing concerns with the topic choice

c. avoiding outside sources

d. sharing what you know outside of your topic

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.2. Build Credibility

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. You will likely perceive speakers as trustworthy and believable when they have done which of the following?

a. discussed topics outside of the speech

b. shown a lack of sincerity

c. convinced you that they are qualified people with whom you can identify

d. convinced you that their ideas are popular

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.2a. See Yourself Through Their Eyes

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. Which of the following is a way to establish feelings of goodwill for your audience?

a. the monotone voice

b. telling them what they want to hear

c. avoiding eye contact

d. your gestures

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.2b. Demonstrate Your Credibility

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. Audience members need to be provided with an answer to the following question.

a. What do I already know about the speaker?

b. What’s in it for me?

c. What do I already know about the topic?

d. Is the speaker’s tone appropriate?

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.2c. Establish Topic Credibility and Relevance

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Which of the following is true regarding credibility and culture?

a. Every culture values an emotional speaker.

b. All cultures value an expressive speaker.

c. Age is respected regardless of culture.

d. Being of the same cultural background as your audience gives you an advantage.

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.2d. Connect Credibility and Culture

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. A preview does what?

a. tells your audience what to think

b. lets the audience know your speech’s subject and purpose

c. introduces your sources

d. identifies the evidence included in the body of your speech

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.3. Preview the Big Ideas

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. Your introduction should ______.

a. confuse receivers

b. clarify receivers

c. entertain receivers

d. enthuse receivers

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.3. Preview the Big Ideas

Difficulty Level: Easy

24. Which of the following is a common introductory blooper?

a. writing the introduction after the rest of the speech

b. relying on gimmicks

c. avoiding being long-winded

d. showing credibility in the introduction

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. Not caring about your topic, but pretending you do, is an example of which common introductory blooper?

a. pretending to be something you are not

b. relying on gimmicks

c. being long winded

d. not establishing credibility

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. Which of the following is true of gimmicks?

a. They can be a fun way to liven up a speech.

b. They can help convince the audience.

c. They should be used in moderation.

d. They do not treat the audience fairly.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. The introduction in general is not used to ______.

a. discuss your first main point

b. capture attention

c. build credibility

d. preview the speech’s main ideas

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. You typically do not want your conclusion to be ______.

a. lengthy

b. short

c. interesting

d. engaging

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Medium

29. The average conclusion comprises about ______ percent of a speech.

a. 25

b. 10

c. 5

d. 30

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Easy

30. A well-crafted conclusion should ______.

a. reinforce the goals of your speech

b. depart from the goals of your speech

c. not affect the goals of your speech

b. not be memorable

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Medium

31. The phrases “In conclusion,” “To review,” “In closing,” or “Let me end by noting...” are examples of ______ in your conclusion.

a. transitional phrases

b. main points

c. arguments

d. closing phrases

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Medium

32. ______ ideas have no place in the conclusion to a speech.

a. New

b. Old

c. Exciting

d. Clear

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Medium

33. During your conclusion of a speech, you are putting your presentation on ______ for a moment.

a. fast forward

b. rewind

c. pause

d. slow motion

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Medium

34. You can say that your conclusion does not restate your ______.

a. main points

b. central idea

c. thesis

d. previous evidence for main points

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Medium

35. If used appropriately and wisely, ______ can be beneficial in creating a memorable conclusion.

a. sarcasm

b. humor

c. crying

d. anger

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4d. Motivate the Audience (Again)

Difficulty Level: Medium

36. New ideas should not be introduced in the ______ of the speech.

a. attention-getter

b. introduction

c. body

d. conclusion

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

37. At the end of the speech, you should strive to achieve ______.

a. closure

b. novelty

c. amazement

d. puzzlement

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4e. Achieve Closure

Difficulty Level: Easy

38. According to speech consultant Sharon Bower, “Listeners forget ______, colorless, and complicated endings.”

a. short

b. long

c. loud

d. quiet

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

39. Speech coach Stephen C. Rafe, advises you to look over your material and ask yourself, “What is the most important or ______ way to end this communication?”

a. pleasant

b. difficult

c. logical

d. convincing

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

40. A well-designed conclusion fulfills all of the following functions EXCEPT ______.

a. it lets the audience know a presentation is drawing to a close

b. it summarizes key ideas the speaker shared

c. it typically bores receivers

d. it provides the speech with a sense of closure

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

41. The final minutes of your speech constitute your last opportunity to ______.

a. position your ideas firmly in the minds of audience members

b. introduce new ideas

c. present new evidence

d. allow audience to leave the speech setting early

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

42. It takes ______ to end a speech well.

a. conniving

b. skill

c. luck

d. persuasion

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

43. Which of the following would be a good way to end a speech?

a. “That’s all folks.”

b. “That’s the way it is.”

c. using an inspirational quote

d. “And so it goes.”

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

44. Taking the easy way out when bringing a speech to a close could ______.

a. improve a presentation

b. destroy an otherwise fine presentation

c. embellish a presentation

d. not affect your presentation

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Medium

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. An introduction orients receivers to the organizational ______ your speech will follow.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Startling statements must be both true and ______.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1a. Startle or Shock the Audience

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. ______ questions are questions that do not require overt answers or responses.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1c. Arouse Curiosity and Build Suspense

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. During a presentation’s final few moments, the speaker can drive home the message of the speech while leaving the audience with a ______ impression.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4d. Motivate the Audience (Again)

Difficulty Level: Easy

5. Once you’ve aroused the collective curiosity of your audience, if you make them wait before satisfying their curiosity, you are building ______.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.1c. Arouse Curiosity and Build Suspense

Difficulty Level: Hard

6. ______ is based on the receiver’s judgments of a source’s expertise on a particular topic.

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.2a. See Yourself Through Their Eyes

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. A common introductory blooper is forgetting to ______.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. You should not create your introduction ______.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. A well-designed conclusion summarizes key ______ the speaker shared.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4. End Strong

Difficulty Level: Easy

10. During a presentation’s final few moments, the speaker can drive home the message of the speech while leaving the audience with a ______ impression.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4e. Achieve Closure

Difficulty Level: Easy

11. A conclusion needs need to provide audience members with a sense of ______.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. In your ______ you do not introduce new ideas, but instead restate your central ideas.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. Your closing comments are your last chance to make a good impression and fulfill the ______ of your speech.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. An ______ ending is an undesirable ending, as you need to carefully build and explain your concluding thoughts.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Speakers should ______ the audience that they are about to stop speaking.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. The materials you use in your conclusion should be appropriate to the ______ and _______.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Medium

True/False

1. Your audience’s motivation to listen can be damaged by a poor introduction.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Audience members quickly form impressions of you.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Easy

3. A good introduction makes such an impact that it becomes virtually impossible for the thoughts of audience members to stray.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1a. Startle or Shock the Audience

Difficulty Level: Easy

4. When audience members believe your topic directly affects them, they will pay closer attention.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1b. Involve the Audience

Difficulty Level: Easy

5. As your listeners mull over how to respond to your questions during the speech, their participation is decreased.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.1c. Arouse Curiosity and Build Suspense

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. A quote from a well-known source should be avoided in an introduction.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1d. Quote a Relevant Source

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Lack of preparation is easily forgiven by the audience.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Easy

8. Adding tricks and gimmicks to your speech will ensure that the audience pays attention.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Easy

9. Your conclusion is your last chance to make a favorable impression on your audience.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Chapter 10. Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Difficulty Level: Easy

10. The conclusion can be used for restating ideas you already introduced.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. In a persuasive conclusion, it would be smart to make the audience feel guilted into action.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4d. Motivate the Audience (Again)

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. The conclusion should take the audience by surprise.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. Asking the same rhetorical question you did in the introduction is a way to create psychological balance and achieve closure in your speech.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.4e. Achieve Closure

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Ending abruptly is a common concluding pitfall.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. You can cute the audience that you are about to stop speaking by altering your voice tone and either increasing or decreasing your speaking rate.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. The conclusion should be striking and reinforce what has been covered.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. Effective conclusions should serve the purpose of forecasting the end of the speech and provide closure.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Easy

18. An appropriate ending can make or break the entire speech.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Easy

19. “Let me end by noting,” is an example of a strong transitional phrase for the conclusion.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. The conclusion doesn’t necessarily need to provide audience members with a sense of completion.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Easy

21. The audience should be able to identify when you are making your concluding points.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Easy

22. In your conclusion, take the audience full circle by referring to your introduction.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Easy

23. The conclusion doesn’t necessarily need to provide audience members with a sense of completion.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4a. Keep It Short

Difficulty Level: Easy

24. The audience should be able to identify when you are making your concluding points.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Easy

25. In your conclusion, take the audience full circle by referring to your introduction.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.4c. Restate the Thesis or Central Idea

Difficulty Level: Easy

26. Humor should be kept out of a conclusion; it is a place for more serious issues.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4d. Motivate the Audience (Again)

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. The ending of the speech isn’t as important as the rest of the speech.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

Short Answer/Essay

1. Discuss and exemplify what an effective introduction helps you do.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Discuss what you need to be careful of when using the startle or shock approach to getting the audience’s attention.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.1a. Startle or Shock the Audience

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Discuss how arousing emotion can be beneficial to a strong introduction.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.1f. Arouse Emotion

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Discuss why it is important that your audience sees you have credible on your specific topic.

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.2a. See Yourself Through Their Eyes

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Why is it important to keep your introduction relatively brief?

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.4. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Why is the conclusion as important as the introduction and body of your speech?

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Discuss and exemplify how you can signal to your audience that the speech is coming to a close.

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.4b. Forecast the Finish Line

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. Why is it important to make audience members remember your main points of the speech?

Learning Objective: 10.2: Identify at least five ways to introduce a speech and five ways to conclude a speech.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.4d. Motivate the Audience (Again)

Difficulty Level: Hard

9. Explain why ending too abruptly in your conclusion is a pitfall.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. Explain why being too long-winded in your conclusion is a pitfall.

Learning Objective: 10.5: Avoid introduction and conclusion pitfalls.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 10.5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. List a few effective attention-getting techniques that can be communicated by the speaker.

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Easy

12. What are rhetorical questions?

Learning Objective: 10.1: Describe the purposes of introductions and conclusions.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 10.1. Capture Attention

Difficulty Level: Easy

13. What is the importance of previewing in the introduction of a speech?

Learning Objective: 10.3: Use the introduction to capture attention, build credibility, and preview the speech’s main ideas.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 10.3. Preview the Big Ideas

Difficulty Level: Medium