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 Chapter 11 Introductions and Conclusions

Chapter 11 (Form A)
Name _________________________

True or False If the statement is true, circle T; if false, circle F.

T F 1. The part of the introduction that is designed to get your audience’s attention and
interest is called the orienting material.

T F 2. In the conclusion, the speaker should never repeat ideas or information contained in
the introduction.

T F 3. It is possible for an introduction to be too short.

T F 4. In the introduction, it is acceptable to tell a hypothetical narrative (a story that did not
actually happen).

T F 5. The introduction should be prepared before the body of a speech is developed.

T F 6. All members of an audience listen attentively for the first 30 seconds of a speech.

T F 7. Saying “In conclusion. . .” as you wrap up your speech is not acceptable in good
speechmaking.

T F 8. You should never bring new main points into the conclusion.

T F 9. Rhetorical questions should be avoided in introductions.

T F 10. If you didn’t have enough time to prepare your speech, the conclusion is a good place
to apologize to the audience.

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 Chapter 11 Introductions and Conclusions

Chapter 11 (Form B)
Name __________________________

Multiple-Choice Questions Each question has only one correct answer.

___ 1. Issuing an appeal or a challenge at the end of a speech is an example of (a) a

summary, (b) a clincher, (c) orienting material, (d) attention material

___ 2. A speaker says, “How long will America continue to be plagued with child abuse?”
This is an example of ________________ question. (a) a rhetorical, (b) an overt-
response

___ 3. Telling a story, asking a question, and using a visual aid are examples of (a) orienting
material, (b) attention material, (c) evidence, (d) enticement

___ 4. Which one of the following is an acceptable option in an introduction? (a) a

convincing clincher, (b) a sincere apology, (c) a hypothetical narrative

___ 5. Most attorneys believe that courtroom battles are won because of the effectiveness
of (a) the opening statement, (b) the closing argument, (c) both the opening
statement and the closing argument, (d) the supporting evidence

___ 6. It is _________________________ for an introduction to be too short. (a) possible,

(b) impossible

___ 7. In a speech, which one of the following is a mistake if used in the conclusion? (a) a
quotation by a reputable authority, (b) a new main point, (c) a repetition of key
points, (d) a reference to the introduction

___ 8. You can signal the end of a speech with (a) verbal signals, (b) nonverbal signals, (c)
both verbal and nonverbal signals

___ 9. For the first few sentences in a speech, which one of the following options would be
a mistake? (a) a rhetorical question, (b) a surprising statistic, (c) an announcement of
the topic, (d) a narrative

___ 10. Which one of the following is an acceptable option in a conclusion?

(a) discussing a new main point, (b) apologizing for inadequate preparation, (c)
referring to the introduction, (d) promising to give a better speech next time

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 Chapter 11 Introductions and Conclusions

Chapter 11 (Form C)
Name __________________________

Multiple-Choice Questions Each question has only one correct answer.

___ 1. In career speeches, a few words spoken before your attention material is called (a)
a prologue, (b) an icebreaker, (c) a welcome, (d) an opener

___ 2. A speaker says, “Please raise your hands to answer this: How many of you know
how to swim?” What kind of question is this speaker using? (a) overt-response, (b)
rhetorical

___ 3. The best place to reassure your listeners that you are well-prepared and that you
are not going to waste their time is in (a) the attention material, (b) the orienting
material

___ 4. Which one of the following options fails to serve as orienting material?
(a) grabbing the listeners’ attention, (b) previewing the body of the speech, (c)
giving background information, (d) establishing credibility

___ 5. The text quotes the old speechmaking formula, “Tell ’em what you’re going to tell
’em. Tell ’em. Then tell ’em what you told ’em.” The last sentence refers to (a) the
clincher, (b) the orienting material, (c) the summary, (d) the attention material

___ 6. “My information in this speech comes from Dr. Simone DuPont, chief surgeon at
Baptist Hospital.” This kind of statement is most appropriate in which section of a
speech? (a) attention material, (b) transition, (c) orienting material, (d) summary

___ 7. For a speech on spiders, pulling tarantulas out of a box and letting them walk about
would (a) upset some listeners and put them out a receptive mood, (b) captivate
listeners and make them want to hear the rest of the speech

___ 8. The best way to indicate that you have finished with a quotation is to
(a) say “End of quotation” (b) pause as an “oral” punctuation device,
(c) use both hands to make “finger quotes” in the air, (d) crumple the card on which
the quotation is written

___ 9. Informing the audience of your qualifications to speak on a topic is (a) a form of
bragging to be avoided, (b) recommended to build credibility, (c) not advised unless
you are an expert

___ 10. The text says, “Quotations usually work best when they are ______________.” (a)
cryptic, (b) from an ancient philosopher, (c) risqué, (d) short

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 Chapter 11 Introductions and Conclusions

Chapter 11 (Form D)
Name _______________________

Fill in the missing words or phrases.

1. When is a clincher used in a speech?

___________________________

2. If you ask your listeners a question, but you don’t want them to
answer overtly by raising their hands or speaking, you are asking
what kind of question? ___________________________

3. The part of the introduction in which you prepare your audience

intellectually and psychologically for the body of the speech is
known as ___________________________.

4. The part of the introduction in which you capture and hold your
audience’s attention is known as ___________________________.

5. Telling the audience about your expertise on your topic is a good

way to establish __________________.

6. The text says that it is acceptable to use fresh material in your

conclusion as long as the material does not constitute
___________________________.

7. At the end of a speech, instead of coming to an abrupt halt, a

speaker should use verbal signals and
___________________________.

8. The text says that when you prepare a speech, you should work on
which part first: the introduction, the body, or the conclusion?
___________________________

9. If you use a quotation in a speech, what oral punctuation device

does the text recommend that you use at the end of the quotation?
___________________________

10. “I guess that’s all I have to say” is a ________________ ending for a

speech.

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