What Part of the Speech Introduction Is Known as the "Why

question 2

Multiple Choice

What part of the speech introduction is known as the "why" statement?

• A) getting the audience's attention
• B) introducing your thesis
• C) demonstrating importance and credibility
• D) preview of main points

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Definitions:

Negative Moods

Emotional states characterized by feelings of sadness, pessimism, or irritability.

Feel-Good, Do-Good

A phenomenon where people are more likely to engage in helpful behaviors when they are in a good mood.

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive their outcomes in life as being largely controlled by external forces rather than their own efforts.

Locus of Control

Refers to an individual's belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which that person attributes success or failure.