The Introduction to an Oral Presentation Should Accomplish Three Goals

question 13

Multiple Choice

The introduction to an oral presentation should accomplish three goals: identify yourself and establish your credibility, preview your main points, and 

• A)ask for relevant audience questions.
• B)capture your listeners' attention and get them involved.
• C)use an accepted organizational pattern such as chronology or geography/space.
• D)show what a snappy dresser you are by wearing professional attire.

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Definitions:

Large First Request

A persuasion technique where a more significant request is made initially, expected to be refused, followed by a smaller request, which seems more reasonable by comparison.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the behavior of individuals within a society or group, guiding what is considered acceptable or unacceptable behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

New Self-Image

The formation or reshaping of one's own perception or view of themselves.