Coms 5 Chapter 3
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The conclusion of a speech should communicate closure without feelings
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False
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It is not necessary to quickly establish a reason for the audience members to listen to your speech because the motivation for them increases as the speech unfolds.
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False
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Which of the following statements is not correct about the conclusion of a speech?
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Depending on the lengthy and complexity of your speech your summary may be brief or even extended
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Startling statements to begin a speech can capture the attention of the audience but really seldom challenge the listeners because this function belongs in the conclusion of a speech.
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False
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Humor is always a good way to begin an introduction to a speech.
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False
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Using a quotation in the introduction can be important in getting your audience's attention but it is usually not effective in the conclusion of a speech.
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False
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Among the five guidelines the text offers for an introduction to a speech you will find which guideline listed below?
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NOT CONSIDER THE TIME..mood
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Concluding with a metaphor may strengthen your speech because it can:
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Broaden the meaning of your speech
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There are a number of common pitfalls to avoid in a conclusion to a speech. Which statement below is among the pitfalls presented in the text?
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Don't end abruptly
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Beginning your speech with an apology is usually a pitfall to avoid
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True
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"One in four girls and one in six boys will be assaulted by ager eighteen. The probability that an arrest will be made when a rape is reported is 50-80%. The overall probability that a rapist will be sent to prison for the crime is 16.3%. Seven in ten rape and sexual assault victim know the attacker prior to the assault." Starting your speech this way would be considered using which technique? Startling facts intriguing statements
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Starling facts intriguing statements
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Perhaps the most frequently used attention-getter for speeches is the rhetorical question.
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True
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A one-sentence conclusion is not sufficient closure
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True
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Physically involving your audience in your introduction is not an appropriate introductory technique.
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False
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Which technique below is not one of the ones pointed out in the text to serve for a conclusion to your speech?
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Not DRAMATIC STORY
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A way to conclude a speech, the text suggests is to:
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Refer to your introduction
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Probably the best time to construct the introduction for a speech is after preparing the body of thenspeech
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True
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Jean started her speech the following way. "Everyone in this room who knows how to drive please raise your hand. Now, everyone here who knows how to drive with a stick shift please raise your hand. Wow! I didn't see many hands in response to my second question." This technique is:
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Physically involving the audience
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Never use your conclusion to connect your speech topic to a broader content or societal issue.
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False
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The introduction of a speech ought to get the audience's attention, provide a motive for speaking and enhance the credibility of the speaker.
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True
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A popular and effective way of getting the attention of an audience is simply to shout or scream an opening statement or bang a fist on the lectern.
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False
