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Which of the following is NOT one of the five recommended openings for a speech?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 catchall strategy for opening a speech?
What is a pro tip for enhancing the rest of the presentation?
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 benefit of asking engaging questions in a presentation?
What is the recommended number of connected questions to ask 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 should you do before using a quotation in a presentation?
What is the benefit of opening a presentation with an interesting fact or statistic?
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?
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 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 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 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 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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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?
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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