超星 - How to begin and end a speech effectively.

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All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction EXCEPT __________.

A. establishing credibility and goodwill
B. supporting your main points
C. revealing the topic of the speech
D. previewing the body of the speech

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According to your textbook, which of the following is one of the four major objectives of a speech introduction?

A. Reveal the topic.
B. Identify the audience.
C. Reinforce the central idea.
D. Make a call to action.

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Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always __________.

A. startle the audience
B. use a rhetorical question
C. tell an interesting story
D. relate the topic to the audience

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Which of the following would you be most likely to find in a speech introduction?

A visual aid.
B. A preview statement.
C. An internal summary.
D. A research citation.

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Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?“Today we will explore the three most important forms of intellectual property protection-copyrights, trademarks, and patents.”

A. Relate to the audience.
B. Preview the body.
C. Establish the speaker’s goodwill.
D. State the importance of the topic.

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Wang Lin began his informative speech by saying:“You hear a noise under the hood of your car, so you pull over to the side of the road. Your engine goes dead; you try to start the car, but it just sits there. Then you see a lot of black smoke. What’s happened? Why won’t your car go anywhere?”What method for gaining attention and interest did Tobias use?

A. Establishing his credibility as a speaker.
B. Establishing goodwill with the audience.
C. Arousing the curiosity of the audience.
D. Stating the importance of the topic.

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If Bill Gates were to deliver a speech about antique appraisal, his main task in the introduction of his speech would probably be to __________.

A. gain attention
B. preview the body
C. establish credibility
D. reveal the topic

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What is suggested about preparing effective speech introductions?

A. The best introduction is likely to be the one that comes to mind first.
B. Make your introduction no more than 10 to 20 percent of the entire speech.
C. A lengthy quotation can gain attention and help build credibility.
Determine the exact wording of the introduction before preparing the body.

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