Exam 2

Question 1

basic objective of speech intro?

Answer 1

preview main points, gain attention of audience

Question 2

what is least likely to gain the attention and interest of the audience?

Answer 2

a lengthy quotation

Question 3

the last part of a speech intro usually..

Answer 3

previews the main points in the body

Question 4

recommendations for preparing main points?

Answer 4

balance the amount of time given to each point, try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point, keep main points clearly separate from one another

Question 5

two major functions of a speech conclusion?

Answer 5

signal the end of speech and reinforce central idea

Question 6

we only grasp only about ___ percent of what we hear

Answer 6

30