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1、StudyStudy QuestionsQuestions forfor EnglishEnglish PublicPublic SpeakingSpeakingChapterChapter 8 8 BeginningBeginning andand EndingEnding thethe SpeechSpeechTrue-False Questions1.T F It is seldom a good idea to discuss the importance of your topic in the introduction of a speech.2.T FIf your topic

2、is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state itin the introduction.3.T FA startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to thespeech topic.4.T FOpening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gainthe attention of your audience.5.T FCredibility

3、is the audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualifiedto speak on a given topic.6.T FOne function of a preview statement is to signal that the body of thespeech is about to begin.7.T FThe preview statement is usually the last component of an introductionand serves as a bridge to the body of t

4、he speech.8.T FA preview statement is usually necessary in the introduction even when aspeaker is addressing an audience that is well-informed about the topic.9.T FUnder normal circumstances the introduction should constitute about 10to 20 percent of a speech.10.TFUnder normal circumstances, you sho

5、uld work out the exact wording ofyour introduction after you have finished preparing the body of your speech.11.T F As your textbook explains, working out a speech introduction in detail can help reduce a speaker s senseof stage fright.12.T F Aarhetorical question is a question that the audience ans

6、wers mentally rather than out loud.13.T E One function of a speech conclusion is to establish the credibility of the speaker.14.T F It is inappropriate for a public speaker to say anything so obvious as conclusion. 15.T FThe only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use ofwords su

7、ch as “In conclusion. 16.T FA speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it movestoward the closing line is known as a crescendo ending.17.T FA speech conclusion that builds in power and intensity as it movestoward the closing line is known as a dissolve ending.18.T FThe crescendo concl

8、usion is essentially a matter of the speaker gettinglouder and louder as the speech comes to an end.19.T F The conclusion of Martin Luther King s I Have a Dreamexample of a crescendo ending.20.T F It is overly repetitious to restate the central idea in the conclusion of a speech.21.T FUsing a quotat

9、ion is one of the most common and effective ways toconclude a speech.22.T FWhen concluding a speech, it is inappropriate to refer back to ideasmentioned in the introduction.23.T FThe conclusion should normally comprise about 5 to 10 percent of aspeech.24.T FOne function of a speech conclusion is to

10、reinforce the speakeridea.Multiple Choice Questions(Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correctletter.)37.Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction?a.reinforce the central ideab.preview the main pointsc.gain the attention of the audie

11、nced.all of the above* e. b and c only38.All of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction excepta. establish credibility and goodwill.* b. support your main points.c.reveal the topic of the speech.d.preview the body of the speech.is a goods centrae.get the audience s attention and

12、interest.39.Even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech introduction, you should alwaysa.startle the audience.b.use a rhetorical question.* c. relate the topic to the audience.d.tell an interesting story.e.present striking statistics.40.When preparing a speech introduction, you shoul

13、d usuallya.preview the main points to be discussed in the body.b.gain the attention and interest of your audience.c.establish your credibility on the speech topic.* d. all of the above.e.a and b only.41.When preparing a speech introduction, you should usuallya.reveal the topic of the speech.b.suppor

14、t the central idea with evidence.c.preview the main points of the speech.d.all of the above.* e. a and c only.42.Which of the following would you be most likely to find in a speech introduction?a.a visual aid* b. a preview statementc.an internal summaryd.a research citatione.a quotation43.Which of t

15、he following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?a.a transitionb.an internal summaryc.a lengthy quotation* d. a startling statemente.a causal argument44.Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?a.a credibility statementb.a transitionc.a causal argume

16、ntd.an internal summarye.a call to action45.Which of the following would you least likely find in a speech introduction?a.a preview statementb.an announcement of the topicc.a brief quotationd.a credibility statement* e. an internal summary46.Which of the following would you least likely find in a sp

17、eech introduction?a. a preview statement* b. a call to actionc.a credibility statementd.a provocative quotatione.a startling statement48. In the introduction of his speech on the Special Olympics, Mason mentioned that he had attended the events lastyear to cheer on a family friend who was competing

18、in some races. Sharing this information with the audiencehelped Mason achieve which goal of a speech introduction?a.relating to the audienceb.generating emotional appealc.stating the importance of the topic* d. establishing credibilitye. previewing the body49.Which objective of a good speech introdu

19、ction is fulfilled by the following statement?Today we will explore the three most important forms of intellectual property protectioncopyrights,trademarks, and patents.a.preview the bodyb.establish the speaker s goodwillc.state the importance of the topicd.summarize the introductione.relate to the

20、audience50.The following passage from a speech introduction is an example of .After attending a seminar on currency security, I became fascinated by the technology developed by theTreasury Department to prevent the counterfeiting of paper money. I learned more about the subject byreading information

21、 from the Treasury Department, as well as by interviewing Donna Marshall, a securityexpert at Bank of America.a.revealing the topicb.previewing the bodyc.stating the importance of the topic* d. establishing the speaker s credibilitye.relating to the audience51.Tobias began his informative speech by

22、saying:You hear a noise under the hood of your car, so you pull over to the side of the road. Your engine goesdead; you try to start the car, but it just sits there. Then you see a lot of black smoke.What s happened? Why won t your car go anywhere?What method for gaining attention and interest did T

23、obias use?a.establishing goodwill with the audience* b. arousing the curiosity of the audiencec.stating the importance of the topicd.presenting a startling statemente.establishing his credibility as a speaker52.Rachel began her speech as follows:I want all of you to think about your day. What did yo

24、u eat? How active were you? How late will it bebefore you get to bed? These are the kinds of questions I would like to talk about this evening.What method(s) for gaining attention and interest did Rachel use?a.questioning the audienceb.stating the importance of the topicc.relating the topic to the a

25、udience d. all of the above* e. a and c only53.When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, making a startling statement, andreferring to the occasion are all methods ofa.previewing the body of the speech.b.enhancing the speaker s credibility.c.establishing goodwill with t

26、he audience.d.revealing the topic of the speech.* e. gaining the attention of the audience.55.Jason began the introduction of his informative speech with these words:How many of you just can t wait until spring break? How many of you plan to hit the road about a minuteafter your last class lets out?

27、 How many of you are looking forward to having a great time?Which objective of a speech introduction were these words designed to fulfill?a.reveal the topic of the speechb.indicate the importance of the topic* c. gain the attention of the audienced.enhance the credibility of the speakere.preview the

28、 main points of the speech56.If Celine Dion were to deliver a speech on international diplomacy, her main task in the introduction wouldbe toa.reveal the topic of her speech.b.gain attention and interest.c.preview the body of her speech.* d. establish her credibility on the topic.e.state the importa

29、nce of her topic.57.When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important toin the introduction of yourspeech.a.tell a storyb.define unclear termsc.have a concise preview statementd.state the importance of the topic* e. establish goodwill toward the audience58.When preparing an

30、 introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful toa. preview the body of the speech.* b. establish credibility and goodwill.c.state the importance of the topic.d.use statistics in the introduction.e.arouse the curiosity of the audience.60. A clear, concise preview

31、statement is especially important in the introduction of a(n)speech.* a. memoratived.acceptancee.after-dinner62.For the introduction of an informative speech, it is especially important toa.a. preview the main points to be discussed in the body.b. establish goodwill with the audience.c. use visual a

32、ids to gain attention.d. prepare the introduction before the body of the speech.e. personalize the central idea with vivid examples.63.When preparing a speech introduction, you should usuallya.practice the introduction no more than two or three times.b.make sure the introduction takes up 25 percent

33、of the speech.* c. complete the introduction after the body of the speech.d.stick with the first introduction that comes to mind.e.use humor to gain the audence s attention and interest.64.The best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction isa.shortly after you determine the centra

34、l idea.b.before you work out the conclusion.c.when you prepare your speaking outline.* d. after you prepare the body of the speech.e.as you rise to deliver an extemporaneous speech.65.According to your textbook, the best time to work out the exact wording of a speech introduction isa.while you are r

35、esearching the speech.b.as you rise to deliver a persuasive speech.c.at the same time you formulate the specific purpose.* d. after you prepare the body of the speech.e.before you finish phrasing the central idea.66.What does your textbook say about preparing an effective speech conclusion?a.Make yo

36、ur conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech.b.Work especially hard on establishing your credibility in the conclusion.c.Keep an eye out for concluding materials as you research the speech. d. all of the above* e. a and c only67.What does your textbook say about preparing effective speec

37、h conclusions?a.Be sure to reinforce your credibility before ending the speech.b.The best conclusion is likely to be the one that comes to mind first. c. Leave most of the conclusionto chance so it will sound natural.* d. Make your conclusion about 5 to10 percent of the entire speech. e. Use an exte

38、nded example in the conclusionfor emotional appeal.68.According to your textbook, which ofthe following statements about speech conclusions is true?a.The conclusion should take up about 25 percent of a speech.b.Ending a speech abruptly is an excellent way to reinforce the speaker central idea.c.The

39、last sentence of a speech should usually offer to answer questions from the audience.* d. All four methods of reinforcing the central idea can be combined in a single conclusion.e.It is usually best to let a conclusion grow out of the inspiration of the moment.69.Which of the following does yourtext

40、book mention as a means of reinforcing the central idea in the conclusionof a speech?* a. end with a quotation b. end with a visual aid c. end with thanking the audience d. all ofthe above e.a and c only70.Which ofthe following is recommended in your textbook as a way to reinforce the central idea i

41、n a speechconclusion?a. speed up your rate of delivery* b. refer back to the introductionc. ask for questions from the audience d. all ofthe above e. b and c only71.Which ofthe following is recommended in your textbook as a way to reinforce the central idea in a speechconclusion?a.end with a quotati

42、onb.make a dramatic statementc.refer to the introduction* d. all ofthe above e. a and b only72.Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech conclusion?a.a causal argumentb.an extended example* c. a provocative quotationd.a rhetorical questione.an internal preview77.The conclusion of Martin Luther King s I Have a Dream speech is an exampleof aa.dissolve ending.b.connective ending.* c. crescendo ending.d.cascade ending.e.diminutive ending.78.According to your textbook, when a speaker concludes a speech by fading out on an emotional note she or