Chapter 10 & 11

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A startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic.
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True
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Using visual aids is an acceptable method of gaining attention in the introduction of a speech.
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True
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Establishing credibility is an important function of a speech introduction.
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True
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Opening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gain the attention of your audience.
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False
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It usually is a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners already know it.
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Truef
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As your textbook explains, you should usually work out the exact wording of your introduction before you prepare the body of your speech.
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False
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One function of a speech conclusion is to establish the credibility of the speaker.
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False
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Arousing the curiosity of the audience is one of the major functions of a speech conclusion discussed in your textbook.
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False
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One function of a speech conclusion is to reinforce the speaker's central idea
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True
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The conclusion should normally comprise about 5 to 10 percent of a speech.
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True
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The preparation outline should be drawn up before a speaker begins research for a speech.
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False
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In a preparation outline, the specific purpose is usually stated before the introduction.
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True
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In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by Roman numerals and subpoints by capital letters.
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True
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Main points should be written out in full sentences in both the preparation outline and the speaking outline.
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False
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You should keep your speaking outline as brief as possible.
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True
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Delivery cues should be included on the preparation outline.
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False
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In the speaking outline, main points are indicated by Roman numerals.
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True
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It is acceptable to write quotations out in full on a speaking outline.
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True
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Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.
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False
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Delivery cues on a speaking outline remind a speaker how to say something, rather than what to say.
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True
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According to your textbook, _____ is the audience's perception of whether a speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.
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a) goodwill
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Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) ______ speech.
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c) persuasive
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To prepare an effective speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you
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d) all of the above a. keep your introduction relatively brief b. be creative in devising your introduction c. work out your introduction in detail
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The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction is
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d) after you prepare the body of the speech
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What does your textbook say about preparing effective speech conclusions?
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d) Make your conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech
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According to your textbook, in addition to reinforcing the central idea, a speech conclusion should also
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e) signal the end of the speech
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Referring back to your introduction in the conclusion of our speech is recommended as a way to
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d) give the speech psychological unity
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Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
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d) a reference to the introduction
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An appeal to action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) __________ speech
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e) persuasive
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Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?
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e) a restatement of the central idea
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Outlining is an important part of public speaking because
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b) an outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another
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Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the
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c) preparation outline and the speaking outline
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According to your textbook, the specific purpose statement in a preparation outline should appear
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e) before the text of the outline itself
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The main points in a preparation outline are
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a) identified by Roman numerals
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According to your textbook, a speech title should
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b) attract the audience's attention
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A catchy speech title is fine as long as it is
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b) relevant to the speech
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When preparing a speaking outline, you should
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d) all of the above a. follow the visual framework of the preparation outline b. make sure the outline is plainly legible c. keep the outline as brief as possible
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In a speaking outline, subpoints are
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c) identified by capital letters
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A speech title should
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d) all of the above a. attract the attention of the audience b. be brief c. suggest the main thrust of the speech
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The main points in a preparation outline are
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b) located fathest to the left