Chapter 10 - Beginning and Ending the Speech
From the very beginning of a speech, audience members often judge a speaker's ___ - the perception of how qualified the speaker is to speak on their topic.
Credibility
Of the different delivery styles, ___ is the style you should strive for in your speeches, due to its conversational style.
Extemporaneous
Name two advantages to using visual aids in a speech.
Clarity, interest, retention, credibility, organization, engaging/entertaining, memorable, etc.
An ___ is designed to convey knowledge or understanding.
Informative speech
From the very beginning of a speech, audience members often judge a speaker's ___ - the perception of whether or not the speaker has the audience's best interests in mind.
Goodwill
___ is the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication.
Kinesics
When using handouts in a speech, this is the ideal time to distribute them.
Before or after the speech
A speech about the necessary steps needed in order to make chicken tetrazzini is an example of this type of informative speech.
Process
Name the objectives a speaker should achieve in a speech's conclusion.
Signal the end of the speech/recap main points, reinforce importance of speech topic, end on a high note
In Phil Davison's epic campaign speech, he utilized ___ when he said we should "use knowledge as a tool" and "use knowledge as a weapon."
Gestures
When in doubt, this is the safest and most reliable design option if a speaker wants to assure clarity in their PowerPoint presentation.
Dark text on a light background
A speech about Einstein's theory of relativity is an example of this type of informative speech.
Concept
Name the objectives a speaker should achieve in a speech's introduction.
Gain attention, reveal topic/importance, establish credibility/goodwill, preview main points
According to Mr. Robinson, what aspect of delivery is usually the hardest for speakers to master?
Approaching a speech with ___ in mind will help you navigate any potential pitfall.
Murphy's law
When developing and presenting an informative speech, it's important that a speaker doesn't ___ how much the audience knows about their topic.
Overestimate
A speaker who generates emotion by fading to a final dramatic statement is using a ___ to conclude their speech.
Dissolve
When it comes to vocal aspects of delivery: ___ is the highness or lowness of the speaker’s voice; ___ is how accurately a speaker is saying words; ___ is how quickly or slowly a speaker talks; ___ is how clearly a speaker is saying words; ___ is the variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.
Pitch, pronunciation, rate, articulation, dialect
According to Mr. Robinson, this is the #1 thing to keep in mind when creating and implementing any type of visual aid.
Keep it simple
In informative speaking, a speaker can make their ideas ___ by adding a human touch to their speech through the use of examples, stories, illustrations, etc.
Personal