Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?
A. a credibility statement
B. a transition
C. a causal argument
D. an internal summary
E. a call to action
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If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is it most important for you to do in your speech?
A. define unclear terms in the introduction
B. organize the speech in problem-solution order
C. focus the speech on questions of value
D. answer the reasons for the audience’s skepticism
E. include a call for action in the conclusion
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
A. Concentrate on thinking about your stage fright.
B. Think of your speech as an act of communication.
C. Avoid making eye contact with your audience.
D. Try to generate extra adrenaline as you speak.
E. Work especially hard on your conclusion.
When Tami introduced the new university president to a group of distinguished alumni, she closed her remarks by saying, “You folks are really going to like this new Prez.” Afterward, the event organizer told Tami that in the future she should use more formal language when speaking on such an occasion. Which of the following statements best describes Tami’s error?
A. She did not use language stylistically.
B. She did not use language referentially.
C. She did not use language personably.
D. She did not use language appropriately
E. She did not use language denotatively.
Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?
A. Leadership: major types.
B. Two major types of leadership.
C. What are the major types of leadership?
D. There are two major types of leadership.
E. Leadership.