KEITH CH 7/13
In an introduction, the _________ method moves from a general claim to a specific example or topic.
inverted pyramid
Repetition with progression is best used for __________.
creating a sense of movement in the speech
Which of the following is the most important skill to practice during a practice speech?
proper breathing
If a speaker is using a picture of a nuclear reactor to describe how the reactor's specific components work, they are using the presentation aid primarily to __________.
simplify a complex explanation
When using supporting material, “starting with the audience” means the speaker __________.
begins with concepts familiar to the audience, then moves into the unfamiliar
What does an internal preview do in a speech?
It shows the relationship between the upcoming main points within the body of a speech.
You should use metonymy when __________.
trying to direct the audience’s attention to a specific aspect of a whole
Which of the following materials would be most appropriate to assist in delivering an extemporaneous speech?
an outline that lists topics and main points, with important details written out fully
A presentation aid with a good composition means that it __________.
is clear, uncluttered, topical, and simple
26. When explaining something in an informative speech, an analogy is used for __________.
explaining difficult-to-grasp processes
The same type of evidence—such as facts, statistics, or quotations—should:
be spread throughout the speech
When making choices about the appropriate style for your speech, your textbook suggests you should ask yourself which of the following questions?
If an audience remembers only two things, what would I want those two things to be?
When trying to manage anxiety, which of the following should you remember about the audience?
The audience wants to hear a good speech, and the audience cannot tell you are as nervous as you feel.
When rehearsing for a speech with presentation aids, __________.
work on transitions between speaking content and using presentation aids, and check the aids for accuracy and effectiveness
Detailed, visually evocative explanations __________.
are effective because they create a mental picture for the audience
Which of the following are the primary goals of a speech for introducing another speaker?
to boost the speaker's ethos and to demonstrate why the speaker is qualified to speak on a topic
Choosing between, “It’s hot outside, and I am tired,” or “It’s boiling out there, I’m exhausted!” is a choice of __________.
style
When you stand unevenly on your feet during a speech, you are more apt to __________.
Shift from side to side, tap your feet, and wiggle
When you present a counterargument, you should:
point out that although the counterargument has merit, there is a reason why the audience should not accept it
The word __________ means “the character or knowledge of the speaker.”
ethos
Examples of signposts include:
similarly, however, in all
When you are giving a graduation speech, you should:
recognize the entire group of graduates
When you are delivering a public speech, __________ can be a good thing, because it means that you care about what the audience thinks.
nervousness
__________ often have specific requirements established by tradition.
Special occasion speeches
A(n) __________ compares two things and asks the audience to believe that one of them has the characteristics of the other.
argument from analogy