Speech – Chapter 9 – Flashcards

True/False: You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.

If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably include a ____________ in your introduction.

As your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should always ____________.

A ____________ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement.

A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech.

True/False: The conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech.

____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

An excellent way to give your speech psychological unity is to conclude by

When a speaker uses a ____________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a zenith of power and intensity.

When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________ in the introduction of your speech.

A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n) ____________ speech.

A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.

____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

The ____________ is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech.

True/False: Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly and concisely at some point in the introduction.

Click on the preview statement in the following passage: Picture this: you're filling out an application. It asks for name, sex, eye color, hair color, height, weight, and so on--the commonly requested personal information. (1)Are you renewing your driver's license? Filling out a job application? Or maybe creating an ad for the singles column? In fact, you are not doing any of these things. Rather, you are designing your next child. (2)Some of you may wonder if such a scenario could ever be possible. But in fact the day of the designed child is getting closer to reality every day. There are already clinics whose procedures can dramatically increase the chances of having a baby of the sex you select. (3)With the amazing rate of advancement in genetic technology, who knows where the next steps will take us? Will you some day be able to order a baby like you now order a car? Today, I would like to discuss this possibility with you. (4)First, we will look at the advances in genetic technology that are creating the possibility of designer babies. Second, we will discuss the moral and social implications of this technology.

What are the four objectives of a speech introduction discussed in this chapter?

State the two major functions of a speech conclusion discussed in this chapter.

What are the four ways discussed in this chapter to reinforce the central idea in a speech conclusion?

What are the seven major methods discussed in this chapter for gaining attention and interest in a speech introduction?

Define rhetorical question

Define credibility

Define goodwill

Define preview statement

Define crescendo ending

Define dissolve ending