Chapter 4 Text
How do you connect with the audience? (Name 1)
-Eye Contact
-Speak with enthusiasm
-Tailor the speech to the audience
"Every seventh conductor in the Turbo Encabulator is connected by a non-reversible tremie pipe to the differential girdle spring on the “up” end of the grammeters.” Why doesn't this work?
Undefined/unfamiliar jargon
What are the types of supporting materials? (Name 1)
-Narratives
-Anecdotes
-Imagery
How to use supportive material effectively?
-State the point
-Present Material
- Prove your point
Which demographic category considers a person’s income, occupation, and education level?
Social Class (or Socioeconomic Status)
What is a central question for preparing a speech?(Name 1)
-Who am I speaking to?
-What might my audience already know?
-How may my audience feel about this topic?
-What do we want the audience to know or believe?
“I thought the lecture would go on forever, but luckily, its nose didn’t wheeze for long and we got out thirty minutes early”. Why doesn't this work?
Unfamilar Idiom
Taking the audience on a systematic journey and telling the events as they might occur
What is Narratives
A student chooses budget-friendly restaurant examples when speaking to a college audience. Which rule for selecting support are they following?
Appropriateness (or Relatability)
What is an oversimplified, fixed assumption about a group of people that speakers must avoid?
Stereotype
Name 2 demographic factors to consider when analyzing an audience before a speech
What are gender, age, race/ethnicity/culture, religion, OR social class
After stepping off stage, a presenter jots down which main points made the audience nod or check their phones. What stage of analysis is this?
Audience Analysis After the Speech
How do you spot fake news? (Name 3)
-Consider the website
-Read entire article
-Investigate author
-Supporting sources offered
-Is it current?
-Is it a joke?
-Check bias
-Ask an expert
A speaker uses a mix of statistics, personal stories, and expert quotes rather than just stats. Which critical thinking rule are they using?
Variety
What skill involves managing your own emotions while reading and influencing the emotions of your audience?
Emotional Intelligence
A speaker notices attendees looking confused, so they pause to rephrase and clarify their point. What stage of analysis is this?
Audience Analysis During the Speech
“I like to think I’m a funny person, but even I can admit I’m no Chrysippus.” Why doesn't this work?
Assuming prior knowledge (Chrysippus of Soli died from laughing at his own joke)
How does supporting material strengthen a speech? (Name 2)
Builds interest
promotes understanding
helps memory recall
fosters agreement
affects emotions
Before presenting a statistic, a speaker checks it against two other credible websites to confirm its accuracy. What are they doing?
Verifying / Fact-Checking Sources
What are cultural phrases like "raining cats and dogs" or "cold shoulder" that shouldn't be taken literally?
Idioms
Name 3 physical/logistical considerations you should check about your speech environment
What are audience size, time allotted, room location/space, acoustics, OR visual aid technology
“When I returned, my donut was gone and I was baffled. I felt like Esau coming back with his father’s dinner.” Why doesn't this work?
Assuming prior knowledge of a text
What is the difference between a brief example and an extended example? (Explain briefly)
Brief examples quickly illustrate simple points, while extended examples explain complex topics using more detail or visuals