7. which of the following should be included in the introduction of a persuasive speech?\na. a detailed…

7. which of the following should be included in the introduction of a persuasive speech?\na. a detailed explanation of the speaker’s credentials\nb. a list of references\nc. a summary of the entire speech\nd. a hook to grab the audience’s attention

7. which of the following should be included in the introduction of a persuasive speech?\na. a detailed explanation of the speaker’s credentials\nb. a list of references\nc. a summary of the entire speech\nd. a hook to grab the audience’s attention

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

  • Option a: A detailed explanation of the speaker’s credentials is usually part of establishing ethos but not typically in the introduction of a persuasive speech in a detailed way (a brief mention of credibility might be, but not a detailed explanation).
  • Option b: A list of references is part of the conclusion or the works cited section, not the introduction.
  • Option c: A summary of the entire speech is part of the conclusion, not the introduction.
  • Option d: A hook to grab the audience’s attention is a key component of the introduction of a persuasive (or any) speech, as it engages the audience from the start.

Answer:

d. A hook to grab the audience's attention