Communication Models & Rhetoric
Speech Structure & Organization
Delivery Techniques & Vocal Variety
Visual Aids & Slide Design
Research & Source Credibility
100

This communication model emphasizes a dynamic exchange where both sender and receiver continuously influence each other.

What is the Transactional Model?

100

The best way to structure a speech on the history of aviation is using this organizational pattern.

What is chronological order?

100

This term refers to how clearly a speaker pronounces words.

What is articulation?

100

The main reason for using visual aids in a speech is to achieve this outcome.

What is help the audience understand the topic better?

100

This type of source, often found in academic journals, is highly credible and reviewed by experts.

What is a peer-reviewed source?

200

Aristotle identified this rhetorical appeal as the speaker’s credibility and trustworthiness.

What is ethos?

200

This part of a speech expresses the central idea in one clear and concise statement.

What is the thesis statement?

200

Overusing filler words like "um" and "uh" can make a speaker seem this way.

What is less confident?

200

This rule states how long it should take for audience members to comprehend a slide.

What is the 3-second rule?

200

Speakers should assess source credibility to ensure this essential quality of their speech.

What is accuracy?

300

This speaking style allows a speaker to be well-prepared but still adaptable while delivering a speech.

What is extemporaneous speech delivery?

300

The best way to refine a broad speech topic is through this process, which includes brainstorming and gathering initial information.

What is conducting research and mind mapping ideas?

300

These two vocal techniques can be used to emphasize key points and keep an audience engaged.

What are changing pitch and using strategic pauses?

300

The best type of graph for displaying data trends over time is this one.

What is a line graph?

300

Failing to cite sources properly in a speech can lead to this academic violation

What is plagiarism?

400

This key speech element helps connect ideas and guides the audience smoothly between different points.

What are transitions?

400

A speech explaining how to build a bookshelf falls under this type of informative speech.

What is a process speech?

400

When a speaker fails to connect their attention-getter to their topic, the audience may feel this way.

What is confused?

400

If a visual aid contains too much clutter or too many details, it may lead to this negative effect.

What is audience distraction or information overload?

400

This form of supporting material consists of numerical data that helps validate a speaker’s claims.

What is statistics?

500

A strong speech should include these 3 elements.

What are an attention-getter, preview of main points, and establishment of credibility?

500

This term refers to the words or phrases speakers use to guide the audience and highlight major points, such as “First,” “Next,” or “Finally.” 

What are signposts?

500

Speakers should do these two things to improve articulation.

What is slow down and practice difficult words?

500

A common mistake when using PowerPoint is relying too much on slides instead of doing this.

What is engaging with the audience directly?

500

This type of supporting material relies on the experiences or opinions of credible experts.

What is expert testimony?

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