Overview

Chapter 11
Introductions and Conclusions Answer Key

True/false Questions

1. The part of the introduction that is designed to get your audience’s attention and interest is called the orienting material.

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #1

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

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #2

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

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #3

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

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #4

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

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #5

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

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #6

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

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #7

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

TRUE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #8

9. Rhetorical questions should be avoided in introductions.

FALSE

Chapter – Chapter 11 #9

10. If you did not have enough time to prepare your speech, the conclusion is a good place to apologize to the audience.

FALSE