Crafting an Engaging Introduction
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What is the primary goal of the introduction in a speech?

  • Get the attention of the audience and present the subject (correct)
  • Restate the main idea of the speech
  • Provide a summary of the main points
  • Highlight the importance of facts and statistics

Which strategy can be used to start the introduction of a speech?

  • Provide a summary of the main points
  • Use practical examples and explain their connection to the subject (correct)
  • Ask a question that makes the audience reflect
  • Restate the main idea of the speech

What should the conclusion of a speech emphasize?

  • Encouraging words and positive examples (correct)
  • The attention of the audience
  • The importance of facts and statistics
  • Corrections in grammar, punctuation, and coherence

What is involved in editing/revising a written speech?

<p>Correcting errors in mechanics such as grammar and punctuation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Andrew Dlugan, what are the power principles for speech editing?

<p>Correcting errors in mechanics such as grammar, punctuation, capitalization, unity, coherence, and others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of editing for concision in a speech?

<p>To keep the speech short, simple, and clear by eliminating unrelated stories and sentences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of editing for continuity in a speech?

<p>To keep the flow of the presentation smooth by adding transition words and phrases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of editing for impact and beauty in a speech?

<p>To make the speech memorable by using strategies like surprising the audience and using vivid descriptive images (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of editing for variety in a speech?

<p>To add spice to the speech by shifting tone and style from formal to conversational and vice-versa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of editing for focus in a speech?

<p>To ensure that everything in the speech is related to the central message (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Speeches are meant to be read, not heard.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is advisable to use jargon, acronyms, and technical words in a speech.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the personal pronoun 'I' in a speech can help make it more personal.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metaphors and figures of speech should be avoided in speech writing.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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