Question 1

A well-crafted conclusion should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   reinforce the goals of your speech
B)   depart from the goals of your speech
C)   not affect the goals of your speech
D)   not be memorable

Question 2

In your ______ you do not introduce new ideas, but instead restate your central ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In your ______ you do not introduce...

Question 3

An appropriate ending can make or break the entire speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A common introductory blooper is forgetting to ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common introductory blooper is forgetting to...

Question 5

You typically do not want your conclusion to be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   lengthy
B)   short
C)   interesting
D)   engaging

Question 6

It takes ______ to end a speech well.

Accepted Answer

A)   conniving
B)   skill
C)   luck
D)   persuasion

Question 7

Which of the following is a way to arouse curiosity or build suspense?

Accepted Answer

A)   state an obvious fact
B)   lie to your audience, but later tell them the truth
C)   tell a story
D)   speak quickly

Question 8

The conclusion doesn't necessarily need to provide audience members with a sense of completion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

"Let me end by noting," is an example of a strong transitional phrase for the conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The introduction is often ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   written first
B)   written last
C)   written when you decide your topic
D)   not actually written down

Question 11

The ending of the speech isn't as important as the rest of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

You should not create your introduction ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should not create your introduction ______....

Question 13

Arousing strong emotion can be beneficial when it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   makes the audience cry
B)   is relevant to the topic and purpose
C)   confuses the audience
D)   makes the audience believe you

Question 14

Which of the following is a way to establish feelings of goodwill for your audience?

Accepted Answer

A)   the monotone voice
B)   telling them what they want to hear
C)   avoiding eye contact
D)   your gestures

Question 15

Effective conclusions should serve the purpose of forecasting the end of the speech and provide closure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When audience members believe your topic directly affects them, they will pay closer attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an effective attention-getting technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   confuse the audience
B)   use an interesting quote from a relevant source
C)   use off-color humor to upset the audience
D)   use a story to arouse anger

Question 18

______ is based on the receiver's judgments of a source's expertise on a particular topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is based on the receiver's judgments...

Question 19

You will likely perceive speakers as trustworthy and believable when they have done which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   discussed topics outside of the speech
B)   shown a lack of sincerity
C)   convinced you that they are qualified people with whom you can identify
D)   convinced you that their ideas are popular

Question 20

The audience should be able to identify when you are making your concluding points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 10: Beginning and Ending Your Speech

A well-crafted conclusion should ______.

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In your ______ you do not introduce new ideas, but instead restate your central ideas.

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An appropriate ending can make or break the entire speech.

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A common introductory blooper is forgetting to ______.

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You typically do not want your conclusion to be ______.

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It takes ______ to end a speech well.

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Which of the following is a way to arouse curiosity or build suspense?

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The conclusion doesn't necessarily need to provide audience members with a sense of completion.

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"Let me end by noting," is an example of a strong transitional phrase for the conclusion.

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The introduction is often ______.

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The ending of the speech isn't as important as the rest of the speech.

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You should not create your introduction ______.

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Arousing strong emotion can be beneficial when it ______.

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Which of the following is a way to establish feelings of goodwill for your audience?

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Effective conclusions should serve the purpose of forecasting the end of the speech and provide closure.

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When audience members believe your topic directly affects them, they will pay closer attention.

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Which of the following is an effective attention-getting technique?

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______ is based on the receiver's judgments of a source's expertise on a particular topic.

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You will likely perceive speakers as trustworthy and believable when they have done which of the following?

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The audience should be able to identify when you are making your concluding points.

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