Question 1

The most important goal for the introduction of a presentation is to

Accepted Answer

A) tell the audience a great deal about you and your expertise. 
B) state the purpose of your presentation and your key points. 
C) gain and maintain audience attention. 
D) block out noise and distractions. 
E) make last-minute adjustments to your presentation. 
A) tell the audience a great deal about you and your expertise. 
B) state the purpose of your presentation and your key points. 
C) gain and maintain audience attention. 
D) block out noise and distractions. 
E) make last-minute adjustments to your presentation.

Question 2

In the introduction of a presentation, the speaker’s most important initial goal is to set the emotional tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Beginning a presentation with a joke is one of the most effective introductory methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One way to begin a presentation is to refer to a recent or well- known event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When planning your conclusion, match the mood and method of your ending to the mood and style of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following introductory methods is not discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) Have someone else introduce your topic. 
B) Refer to the place or occasion. 
C) Directly address audience interests and needs. 
D) Establish a personal link. 
E) Refer to a recent or well-known event. 
A) Have someone else introduce your topic. 
B) Refer to the place or occasion. 
C) Directly address audience interests and needs. 
D) Establish a personal link. 
E) Refer to a recent or well-known event.

Question 7

One way to begin a presentation is to link your background and experiences with those of your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One way to begin a presentation is to tell a story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In general, the introduction of the presentation should take no longer than  ________percent of the presentation’s total time.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25

Question 10

Which method of concluding a presentation is used in the following example?
I’ve identified some of the enduring causes of gender inequality in collegiate athletics. I’ve also described the personal and long-range effects of this discrimination. And finally, I proposed some solutions to help break the remaining bars of sports prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) Summarize. 
B) Use a quotation. 
C) Tell a story. 
D) Call for action. 
E) Be poetic. 
A) Summarize. 
B) Use a quotation. 
C) Tell a story. 
D) Call for action. 
E) Be poetic.

Question 11

Writing out the introduction and conclusion is most useful

Accepted Answer

A) when you are making the same presentation to several audiences. 
B) when you are very familiar with the audience and topic. 
C) when you are unfamiliar with the audience and topic. 
D) when you need to "clinch" the message. 
E) when you need to lighten the atmosphere. 
A) when you are making the same presentation to several audiences. 
B) when you are very familiar with the audience and topic. 
C) when you are unfamiliar with the audience and topic. 
D) when you need to "clinch" the message. 
E) when you need to lighten the atmosphere.

Question 12

Which introductory method is used in the following introduction?
In Homer’s classic Odyssey, the adventurer Odysseus entrusts the education of his son, Telemachus, to a dear friend named Mentor. Mentor’s task was to manage Odysseus’s son’s personal, profession, political, social, and military education. Above all, Mentor was told to help Telemachus “meet the challenges he faced throughout life.” Today the need for mentors is just as important as it was in mythological Greece.

Accepted Answer

A) Use interesting examples or statistics. 
B) Establish a personal link. 
C) Tell a story. 
D) Ask a question. 
E) Use a simile. 
A) Use interesting examples or statistics. 
B) Establish a personal link. 
C) Tell a story. 
D) Ask a question. 
E) Use a simile.

Question 13

In the introduction of a presentation, the speaker’s most important initial goal is to preview the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your presentation introduction should be at least ten percent of your  speaking time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most important goal for the introduction of a presentation is to

In the introduction of a presentation, the speaker’s most important initial goal is to set the emotional tone.

Beginning a presentation with a joke is one of the most effective introductory methods.

One way to begin a presentation is to refer to a recent or well- known event.

When planning your conclusion, match the mood and method of your ending to the mood and style of your presentation.

Which of the following introductory methods is not discussed in the textbook?

One way to begin a presentation is to link your background and experiences with those of your audience.

One way to begin a presentation is to tell a story.

In general, the introduction of the presentation should take no longer than ________percent of the presentation’s total time.

Writing out the introduction and conclusion is most useful

In the introduction of a presentation, the speaker’s most important initial goal is to preview the message.

Your presentation introduction should be at least ten percent of your speaking time.

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Exam 10: Introductions Anconclusions

The most important goal for the introduction of a presentation is to

In the introduction of a presentation, the speaker’s most important initial goal is to set the emotional tone.

Beginning a presentation with a joke is one of the most effective introductory methods.

One way to begin a presentation is to refer to a recent or well- known event.

When planning your conclusion, match the mood and method of your ending to the mood and style of your presentation.

Which of the following introductory methods is not discussed in the textbook?

One way to begin a presentation is to link your background and experiences with those of your audience.

One way to begin a presentation is to tell a story.

In general, the introduction of the presentation should take no longer than ________percent of the presentation’s total time.

Writing out the introduction and conclusion is most useful

In the introduction of a presentation, the speaker’s most important initial goal is to preview the message.

Your presentation introduction should be at least ten percent of your speaking time.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Delivery

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters