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.   False
B.   True
Question #2
Which of the following is not true about attention getting techniques?
A.   the attention getter comes at the end of the introduction
B.   humor is an effective technique if used properly
C.   the attention getter is similar to the clincher in the conclusion
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.   refer to personal interest
B.   use startling statistics
C.   refer to recent or historical events
D.   use an analogy
Question #4
Showing your audience how you know what you know about your topic is part of ______________.
A.   rapport
B.   preview statement
C.   establishing credibility
D.   an attention getter
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.   close with something interesting and memorable
D.   signal that the end is near
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.   a question
C.   a humorous remark
D.   all are correct
Question #8
Anecdotes don't work well when they are ----------------.
A.   familiar to the audience already
B.   too long
C.   too personal
D.   short
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.   establishing rapport
B.   preview of main points
C.   thesis
D.   preview of topic
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 by inspiration
B.   Referring back to the introduction
C.   Concluding with an anecdote
D.   Concluding with a question

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