Chapter 8 - Introductions and Conclusions

Question 1

what percentages of a speech should the introduction be?

Answer 1

10-20%

Question 2

what percentage of a speech should the conclusion be?

Answer 2

5-10%

Question 3

what frames a speech and gives it a defined beginning and end

Answer 3

introduction and conclusion

Question 4

what is the main parts of the speech

Answer 4

body section

Question 5

what is the first major purpose of an introduction

Answer 5

gain audience’s attention

Question 6

statement or question that piques the audience’s interest in what you have to say at the very beginning of a speech

Answer 6

attention getter

Question 7

a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event

Answer 7

anecdote

Question 8

key aspect of an anecdote

Answer 8

brief

Question 9

allegorical anecdote designed to teach general life lesson

Answer 9

parable or fable

Question 10

should attention getters in a speech be related to the speech?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

what should be used ethically and factual

Answer 11

startling statements

Question 12

a question to which no actual reply is expected

Answer 12

rhetorical question

Question 13

if you use a quotation as an attention-getter, what should go first

Answer 13

the source

Question 14

what are the best attention getters

Answer 14

concrete, novel, familiarity, movement-oriented, need-oriented

Question 15

second element of an introduction

Answer 15

let the audience know you are a knowledgeable and credible

Question 16

a relationship of connection a speaker makes with the audience

Answer 16

rapport

Question 17

should your specific purpose statement be read in the introduction?

Answer 17

no

Question 18

five elements necessary for a good introduction

Answer 18

attention getter, rapport, credibility, clear topic reveal, clear main points

Question 19

something memorable with which to conclude your speech

Answer 19

clincher

Question 20

most common persuasive concluding device

Answer 20

appeal/call for action

Question 21

to affect or arouse someone’s emotions in a specific, positive manner

Answer 21

inspire