Chapter 13
What is the most important part of preparing for a speech?
Practice
easy viewing, practice, hand outs, determine visuals, etc.
What is the goal of a informative speech?
To provide knowledge, enhance understanding, or enable application.
List one way eye contact can enhance a speech.
confidence, concern, sincerity, interest, enthusiasm, ect.
Enhance the visual presentation and increase engagement.
What is the difference between an informative and persuasive speech?
Informative give a balanced view and provide facts.
Persuasive is opinion based and is a debatable topic.
What is the difference between articulation and pronunciation?
Articulation: forming the sounds necessary to communicate
Pronunciation: knowing how the letters of a word sound?
What impact does a chart have?
Large amount of info in a small space.
What is the definition of a process?
A time-ordered sequence that is most oftenly in chronological order.
What is the importance of rate and pause in a speech?
Reinforces purpose and creates suspense
What are the 4 benefits of presentation aids?
1) increases message clarity
2) reinforces message impact
3) increases speaker dynamic
4) enhances speaker confidence
What do personal experiences do to the speech?
Energize the delivery, enhance credibility, add enthusiasm, etc.
What are the 4 methods of delivering a speech?
1) Impromptu
2) from memory
3) manuscript
4) from notes
Name at least 3 presentational aids.
Objects, pictures, diagrams, graphs, charts, maps, films, handouts, audio, etc.
How are speeches about people most often organized?
Chronologically