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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory

Introductions and Conclusions

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

Which term does the text use for the part of the introduction that is designed to capture audience interest?
A)hook
B)orienting material
C)attention material
D)snare
2

A speaker says, "Imagine that you are walking down a street in your neighborhood when suddenly a large, snarling dog-a Doberman-races toward you." Which term does the text use for the speaker's technique?
A)hypothetical illustration
B)dramatic story
C)imaginary narrative
3

"When will humans stop polluting the air that we breathe?" Which type of question is this?
A)rhetorical
B)overt-response
C)loaded
D)personal
4

"How many of you agree with me that eating a vegetarian diet is the only rational behavior for a sane human being?" Which kind of question is this?
A)rhetorical
B)personal
C)loaded
5

"How many of you have ever been stung by a bee?" Which type of question is this?
A)rhetorical
B)overt-response
C)loaded
6

"How many of you have ever tried cocaine?" Which type of question is this?
A)rhetorical
B)loaded
C)personal
7

The text recommends that a quotation NOT be used
A)in the very first sentence of a speech.
B)anywhere in the attention material of a speech.
C)in the conclusion of a speech.
8

At the beginning of a speech, some listeners have the attitude, "What's in it for me?" For such listeners, which one of the following techniques would be most appropriate in the introduction?
A)Cite a quotation.
B)Arouse curiosity.
C)Provide a visual aid.
D)Give an incentive to listen.
9

What is the term for the part of the introduction that gives listeners the information they need to fully understand and believe the rest of the speech?
A)attention material
B)orienting material
C)backgrounder
D)briefing
10

A speaker who begins a speech by saying, "I'm happy to be here tonight," is using which one of the following techniques?
A)attention material
B)orienting material
C)icebreaker
D)greeting
11

Which one of the following statements is acceptable to make during the introduction of a speech?
A)"Let me give you a brief preview of what I am going to cover."
B)"I didn't have much time to prepare, but I'm going to do the best I can."
C)"This material may be too technical for you."
D)"I'm sorry I don't have a diagram of this problem to show you."
12

What kind of signal is a speaker giving during a conclusion by saying the final words with a tone of dramatic finality?
A)verbal
B)nonverbal
C)conclusive
D)theatrical
13

A speaker says, "I am recommending White Enamel toothpaste to you. I like it so much that I bought 100 shares of stock in the company that makes it." This speaker is exhibiting which one of the following principles recommended by the book?
A)confessing a conflict of interest or bias
B)relating why the speaker changed his or her mind on the topic
C)establishing credibility
D)explaining the boundaries of a speech
14

What term does the text use for a final statement in a speech that drives home the key concept of the speech?
A)finisher
B)clincher
C)climax
D)punchline
15

Which one of the following statements is acceptable as part of the conclusion of a speech?
A)"I guess that's all I have to say."
B)"I have one more important point I want to make."
C)"I'm sorry I didn't have more time to prepare."
D)"I would like to summarize my key points."