Examples
Statistics
Testimony
Mixing Support
Pitfalls & Tips
100

What type of example is made up but realistic to illustrate a point? 

What is a hypothetical example?

100

Which measure is the “average” most people think of?

What is the mean?

100

Testimony from a professional or authority is called what?

What is expert testimony?

100

Why should you mix examples, stats, and testimony?

To keep the speech engaging and credible.

100

Why shouldn’t you overload with too many stats?

The audience can’t process them all.

200

Why is "stacking" examples important? 

It strengthens your point with multiple supports.

200

What is one way to make statistics more meaningful?

Put them in context or compare them.

200

Which type of testimony adds personal connection but less authority?

What is peer or lay testimony?

200

What happens if a speaker relies only on statistics?

The speech may feel dry and lose audience interest.

200

What’s one mistake speakers make when citing sources?

Not providing full or clear attribution.

300

What kind of example tells a longer story with detail?

What is an extended example? 

300

Why should speakers “stack” statistics?

To reinforce a point with multiple data points.

300

Why should you attribute testimony in a speech?

To give credibility and avoid plagiarism.

300

Which type of support makes abstract ideas concrete?

Examples

300

Why is “audience knowledge level” important when choosing support?

Support should clarify, not confuse

400

Why should examples be representative?

To avoid misleading the audience with unusual cases.

400

What’s the danger of using too many numbers without explanation?

The audience gets overloaded or confused.

400

When should you quote testimony directly instead of paraphrasing?

When the wording is especially clear, impactful, or memorable.

400

Which type of support strengthens credibility with facts and data?

Statistics

400

What’s one danger of using only one example or statistic?

It may not be representative or persuasive.

500

Give one way examples help make ideas clearer.

They make abstract concepts concrete and relatable.

500

Name two strategies for using statistics effectively.

Use comparisons/analogies; cite sources clearly.

500

What kind of testimony comes from someone who witnessed an event?

What is eyewitness testimony?

500

Which type of support appeals most to authority?

Testimony

500

What’s the best way to avoid monotony in supporting material?

Vary the types of support and how they are presented.