Crafting Engaging Questions Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five recommended openings for a speech?

Using a statistic

Asking a question

Quoting a famous person (correct)

Telling a story

What is the recommended length for an attention-grabbing opening for a speech?

10 seconds

2-3 minutes

5 minutes

30 seconds to a minute (correct)

Why does the author wait to create the introduction for a speech?

They don't think the opening is important

The research and preparation process usually provides potential hooks for the opening (correct)

They want to surprise the audience with a unique opening

They need more time to prepare the rest of the speech

What is a recommended way to enhance a statistic or fact when using it as an opening?

Using a story or a question Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of fatal lightning strikes are accounted for by adult males, according to the Centers for Disease Control?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is a catchall strategy for opening a speech?

Using a visual illustration Signup and view all the answers

What is a pro tip for enhancing the rest of the presentation?

Develop the opening first Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of asking engaging questions in a presentation?

To draw the audience into a mental conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of connected questions to ask in a presentation?

Two or three Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before using a quotation in a presentation?

Make sure the person actually said or wrote those words Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of opening a presentation with an interesting fact or statistic?

To surprise the audience with new information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended prerequisite for an effective opening of a speech?

Add something to your opening that you didn't prepare and practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of starting a speech with a bang?

To impress the audience and gain their attention Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after somebody introduces you and the applause dies down?

Open with your hook exactly the way you planned it Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended length for a story used as an opening in a speech?

Less than 30 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making sure the opening story relates directly to the rest of the presentation?

To minimize risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the lesson learned in the example story provided in the text?

To never give up on a goal Signup and view all the answers

Why is asking the audience key questions at the beginning of a speech a common way to open?

To engage the audience Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start a speech with a bang?

Starting with nervous chatter Signup and view all the answers

What is the big picture advice given in the text to ensure an effective opening of a speech?

Stick to your plan and avoid last minute changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the attention grabber or opening of a speech?

To capture the audience's attention and set the tone for the rest of the speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended length for an attention-grabbing opening for a speech?

10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of combining more than one opening strategy in a speech?

It helps to keep the audience engaged Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of labeling a potential opening with a star during the preparation process?

To identify potential openings for the speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element of a good story used as an opening in a speech?

Structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with using a story as an opening in a speech?

It can be too long and kill the energy in the room Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended length for an opening story in a speech?

30 seconds to a minute Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ask relevant questions at the beginning of a speech?

To create instant engagement Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of asking two or three connected questions rather than a single question in a presentation?

It creates more engagement among the audience Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to verify the source of a quotation before using it in a presentation?

To avoid misquoting someone and attributing the quote to the wrong person Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of opening a presentation with an interesting fact or statistic?

It grabs the audience's attention and makes them curious Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to pause briefly in between connected questions in a presentation?

To build momentum and give the audience time to process the questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for enhancing a statistic or fact when using it as an opening?

Using a question or a concise story that leads to the statistic Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using a visual illustration as an opening for a speech?

It can make the message more interesting and memorable Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for verifying research and using information in a speech?

Verify all research and use information fairly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for developing the opening of a speech after creating a draft of the rest of the presentation?

To ensure the opening is consistent with the rest of the presentation Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five recommended openings for a speech?

What is the recommended length for an attention-grabbing opening for a speech?

Why does the author wait to create the introduction for a speech?

What is a recommended way to enhance a statistic or fact when using it as an opening?

What percentage of fatal lightning strikes are accounted for by adult males, according to the Centers for Disease Control?

What is a catchall strategy for opening a speech?

What is a pro tip for enhancing the rest of the presentation?

What is the benefit of asking engaging questions in a presentation?

What is the recommended number of connected questions to ask in a presentation?

What should you do before using a quotation in a presentation?

What is the benefit of opening a presentation with an interesting fact or statistic?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended prerequisite for an effective opening of a speech?

What is the main goal of starting a speech with a bang?

What should you do after somebody introduces you and the applause dies down?

What is the recommended length for a story used as an opening in a speech?

What is the purpose of making sure the opening story relates directly to the rest of the presentation?

What is the lesson learned in the example story provided in the text?

Why is asking the audience key questions at the beginning of a speech a common way to open?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start a speech with a bang?

What is the big picture advice given in the text to ensure an effective opening of a speech?

What is the purpose of the attention grabber or opening of a speech?

What is the recommended length for an attention-grabbing opening for a speech?

What is the benefit of combining more than one opening strategy in a speech?

What is the purpose of labeling a potential opening with a star during the preparation process?

What is the key element of a good story used as an opening in a speech?

What is the main risk associated with using a story as an opening in a speech?

What is the recommended length for an opening story in a speech?

Why is it important to ask relevant questions at the beginning of a speech?

What is the benefit of asking two or three connected questions rather than a single question in a presentation?

Why is it important to verify the source of a quotation before using it in a presentation?

What is the main advantage of opening a presentation with an interesting fact or statistic?

Why is it important to pause briefly in between connected questions in a presentation?

What is the recommended approach for enhancing a statistic or fact when using it as an opening?

What is the main benefit of using a visual illustration as an opening for a speech?

What is the recommended approach for verifying research and using information in a speech?

What is the main reason for developing the opening of a speech after creating a draft of the rest of the presentation?

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