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SPCH 1511 Prof. Bryan Midterm Exam Study Guide True-False Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. F T T T F T F T F T F T T F If your topic is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction. A startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic. Credibility is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. Goodwill is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. A preview statement is especially important in a speech introduction when a speaker is addressing a hostile audience. Under normal circumstances the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech. The only way to convey that your speech is ending is through the use of words such as “In conclusion.” A dissolve ending is a conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. The conclusion should normally make up about 25 percent of a speech. One function of a speech conclusion is to reinforce the speaker’s central idea. The preparation outline should be drawn up before a speaker begins research for a speech. Including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose. In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by Roman numerals and subpoints by capital letters. It is seldom necessary to include a formal bibliography in the preparation outline for a classroom speech.

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