True or False Quiz


1	If a "grabber" at the beginning of a speech grabs the attention of listeners, it has achieved all that it needs to achieve.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	When you ask the audience an intriguing question and ask for guesses, you should try to drag out the suspense as long as you can.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	It is risky to ask a series of questions with the anticipation that every person in the audience will respond.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Quotations in introductions usually work best when they are short.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	A quotation cannot be too concise.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	When a preview of a speech is given in the introduction, listeners feel reassured that the speaker is not going to waste their time.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	The attention material is the place where a speaker should give background information such as definitions and explanations.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	An introduction should be prepared before the body of the speech is prepared.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	An introduction should be as brief as possible.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Occasionally, an effective way to conclude a speech is to bring it to an abrupt halt.
		A)	True
		B)	False


11	To repeat your key ideas in the conclusion is overkill.
		A)	True
		B)	False


12	A quotation should never be used in the conclusion.
		A)	True
		B)	False


13	In the conclusion, it is acceptable for a speaker to refer to something that was said in the introduction.
		A)	True
		B)	False


14	"I guess that's it" is a poor way to end a speech.
		A)	True
		B)	False


15	It is acceptable to bring fresh material into your conclusion.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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