Chapter 10 Review

“Strong introductions create audience interest; strong conclusions create lasting impressions.”

In this chapter, we provided ideas for crafting effective introductions and conclusions for your speeches. We noted that a good introduction has several purposes—including capturing your audience’s attention, indicating your thesis, conveying the importance of your topic for audience members, establishing your credibility, and previewing your main points. We also showed that an effective conclusion transitions smoothly from the body of your speech, helps your audience remember your main points, and enables you to leave a lasting impression on listeners. There are many strategies to choose from in developing your introduction and conclusion, so you have room to be creative. By tailoring these elements of your speech to your audience and allotting the right amount of time to each, you stand an excellent chance of delivering an effective presentation.

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LaunchPad for Speak Up offers videos and encourages self-assessment through adaptive quizzing. Look for the check icon and play icon throughout the chapter for adaptive quizzing and online video activities.

Key Terms

attention-getter 281

rhetorical question 286

preview 292

summary 294

clincher 295

Review Questions

  1. Question

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    Describe seven specific strategies you can use to create an attention-getting introduction.

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Critical Thinking Questions

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    Why is it important to offer an attention-getting introduction in a speech? In what kinds of public speaking situations do you think it might be preferable to present a less dramatic or entertaining opener?

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    Question

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    How can you effectively use audience analysis to determine whether humor would be a good attention-getting strategy and whether a particular joke will work or fall flat?

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Activities

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    Chapter 10 - Activity Question 1

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    Chapter 10 - Activity Question 2

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    Chapter 10 - Activity Question 3

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    Chapter 10 - Activity Question 4

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    Chapter 10 - Activity Question 5