Chapter 10

Question 0

What is the definition of credibility?

Answer 0

The audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic

Question 1

What are the four objectives Of the introduction?

Answer 1

1) get the attention and interest of your audience
2) reveal the topic of your speech
3) establish your credibility and goodwill
4) preview the body of the speech

Question 2

What is the definition of goodwill?

Answer 2

The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

Question 3

What is the definition of a preview statement?

Answer 3

A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body.

Question 4

Main tip for the intro?

Answer 4

Don’t worry about the intro until you finished preparing the body!

Question 5

What are the two functions of the conclusion?

Answer 5

1) To signal the end of the speech

2) to reinforce the central idea