Examples
What type of example is made up but realistic to illustrate a point?
What is a hypothetical example?
Which measure is the “average” most people think of?
What is the mean?
Testimony from a professional or authority is called what?
What is expert testimony?
Why should you mix examples, stats, and testimony?
To keep the speech engaging and credible.
Why shouldn’t you overload with too many stats?
The audience can’t process them all.
Why is "stacking" examples important?
It strengthens your point with multiple supports.
What is one way to make statistics more meaningful?
Put them in context or compare them.
Which type of testimony adds personal connection but less authority?
What is peer or lay testimony?
What happens if a speaker relies only on statistics?
The speech may feel dry and lose audience interest.
What’s one mistake speakers make when citing sources?
Not providing full or clear attribution.
What kind of example tells a longer story with detail?
What is an extended example?
Why should speakers “stack” statistics?
To reinforce a point with multiple data points.
Why should you attribute testimony in a speech?
To give credibility and avoid plagiarism.
Which type of support makes abstract ideas concrete?
Examples
Why is “audience knowledge level” important when choosing support?
Support should clarify, not confuse
Why should examples be representative?
To avoid misleading the audience with unusual cases.
What’s the danger of using too many numbers without explanation?
The audience gets overloaded or confused.
When should you quote testimony directly instead of paraphrasing?
When the wording is especially clear, impactful, or memorable.
Which type of support strengthens credibility with facts and data?
Statistics
What’s one danger of using only one example or statistic?
It may not be representative or persuasive.
Give one way examples help make ideas clearer.
They make abstract concepts concrete and relatable.
Name two strategies for using statistics effectively.
Use comparisons/analogies; cite sources clearly.
What kind of testimony comes from someone who witnessed an event?
What is eyewitness testimony?
Which type of support appeals most to authority?
Testimony
What’s the best way to avoid monotony in supporting material?
Vary the types of support and how they are presented.