Analyze and Adapt to Your Audience — Unit test

Question 66 • TX-Communication Applications

Jordan has just stepped up to the podium and is about to begin her speech. What is the most effective way for her to begin?

Answer

Open with an attention getting question, story, or anecdote, then quote her thesis statement.

Wave and say, “Hello, my name is Jordan” and begin discussing her first main point.

Take a deep breath and say, “The purpose of my talk today is to...”

Introduce her topic by reading her thesis statement.

Explanation

A strong speech opening should first capture the audience’s attention with a question, story, or anecdote, then clearly introduce the speech’s thesis. This makes choice A the most effective approach. The other choices either begin abruptly or rely on simply announcing or reading the purpose or thesis, which is less engaging.

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