SPCH 101 - Public Speaking » Winter 2023 » Introductions & Conclusions Quiz

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Question #1
Establishing rapport is the connection a speaker makes with the audience.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #2
Which of the following is not true about attention getting techniques?
A.   humor is an effective technique if used properly
B.   the attention getter is similar to the clincher in the conclusion
C.   the attention getter comes at the end of the introduction
D.   the attention getter needs to be tied directly to the topic
Question #3
James starts her speech by saying, “According to Dr. Michael Greger, the side-effects of prescription drugs kill 109,000 Americans per year.” Kirima has decided to _____________ as his attention getter.
A.   use startling statistics
B.   refer to recent or historical events
C.   refer to personal interest
D.   use an analogy
Question #4
Showing your audience how you know what you know about your topic is part of ______________.
A.   an attention getter
B.   preview statement
C.   establishing credibility
D.   rapport
Question #5
Which of the following is not a function of conclusion?
A.   review main ideas covered
B.   share a new and important piece of information
C.   signal that the end is near
D.   close with something interesting and memorable
Question #6
The general rule is that the introduction and conclusion should each be about 10% of your total speech, leaving 80% for the body section.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #7
Which of the following techniques can be used as a clincher?
A.   a story
B.   all are correct
C.   a humorous remark
D.   a question
Question #8
Anecdotes don't work well when they are ----------------.
A.   short
B.   too long
C.   familiar to the audience already
D.   too personal
Question #9
"Today, in our discussion of Abraham Lincoln's life, we will look at his birth, his role as president, and his assassination" is an example of a -------------.
A.   preview of topic
B.   preview of main points
C.   establishing rapport
D.   thesis
Question #10
This method of concluding the speech provides a good sense of closure and can be one of the most effective methods.
A.   Concluding with an anecdote
B.   Concluding with a question
C.   Referring back to the introduction
D.   Concluding by inspiration

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