When Preparing a Speech Introduction, You Should Usually

question 69

Multiple Choice

When preparing a speech introduction, you should usually

• A) practice the introduction no more than two or three times.
• B) make sure the introduction takes up 25 percent of the speech.
• C) complete the introduction after the body of the speech.
• D) stick with the first introduction that comes to mind.
• E) use humor to gain the audience's attention and interest.

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