Video: Introduction

Instructions

Watch the video below and then answer the questions that follow.

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Davis, Social Media: Introduction (excerpt)

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Discussion Questions

Question 1.

Question 1: Beginning her speech with a personal story, Anna primarily fulfills which of the following purposes of an introduction?

Choice A. gaining the audience’s attention.

Choice B. previewing her main points.

Choice C. previewing her topic.

Choice D. previewing her speech purpose.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 2.

Question 2: In her introduction, Anna’s body language is

Choice A. friendly and open.

Choice B. awkward.

Choice C. closed off.

Choice D. neutral.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 3.

Question 3: By sharing her own experience is using social media, Anna

Choice A. previews her main points.

Choice B. motivates the audience to accept her goals.

Choice C. establishes her credibility as a speaker.

Choice D. refers to the speaking occasion.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 4.

Question 4: In this clip, which of the following is not included in Anna’s speech introduction?

Choice A. A preview of her topic and purpose.

Choice B. A preview of her main points.

Choice C. A transition into the speech body.

Choice D. An attention-getter.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 5.

Question 5: In the rhetorical context of her speech, Anna’s dress would be considered

Choice A. inappropriate.

Choice B. too formal.

Choice C. too casual.

Choice D. quite appropriate.

Correct.

Incorrect. The answer is D.