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One function of a preview statement is to signal that the body of the speech is about to begin.

If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in__________ order. Now that I’ve told you about declining voter involvement in this country, let’s look at what we can do about it.

Goodwill is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Establishing goodwill is especially necessary in the introduction of a speech presented to a hostile audience.

According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? In discussing the problem of childhood asthma, we shall look at the symptoms of the disease, its causes, and current treatments.

Your textbook advises that a closing quotation for a speech should be brief.

According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n)_________. In order for you to understand why the mariachi are significant to Hispanic culture, I will give you a brief overview of the history of the mariachi, their style of dress, and the ways they are used in entertainment today.

If the following connective were used before the third main point of an informative speech about charter schools, the speech would most likely be organized in__________ order. Now that we have looked at the origins and the philosophy of charter schools, let’s look at what they are accomplishing.

When arranged in topical order, the main points of a speech usually follow a time sequence.

Referring back to the introduction in your conclusion is a good way to give the speech psychological unity.