Chapter 10 - Beginning and Ending the Speech
From the very beginning of a speech, audience members often judge a speaker's ___ - the perception of how qualified the speaker is to speak on their topic.
Credibility
A ___ outline is a detailed outline developed during the speech process.
Preparation
Name two advantages to using visual aids.
Clarity, interest, retention, credibility, persuasiveness, organization, engaging/entertaining, memorable, etc.
An ___ is designed to convey knowledge or understanding.
Informative speech
From the very beginning of a speech, audience members often judge a speaker's ___ - the perception of whether or not the speaker has the audience's best interests in mind.
Goodwill
A ___ outline is a version of the preparation outline that a speaker uses during their speech, and typically contains key words and phrases to help the speaker remember their information.
Speaking
When using handouts in a speech, this is the ideal time to distribute them.
Before or after the speech
A speech about the necessary steps needed in order to make chicken tetrazzini is an example of this type of informative speech.
Process
Name the objectives a speaker should achieve in a speech's conclusion.
Signal the end of the speech & reinforce the central idea
A preparation outline should always contain the following components: title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and ___.
When in doubt, this is the safest and most reliable design option if a speaker wants to assure clarity in their PowerPoint presentation.
Dark text on a light background
A speech about Einstein's theory of relativity is an example of this type of informative speech.
Concept
Name the objectives a speaker should achieve in a speech's introduction.
Most speaking outlines contain ___ - directions that assist the speaker with things like eye contact and vocal rate.
Delivery cues
Approaching a speech with ___ in mind will help you navigate any potential pitfall.
Murphy's law
When developing and presenting an informative speech, it's important that a speaker doesn't ___ how much the audience knows about their topic.
Overestimate
A speaker who generates emotion by fading to a final dramatic statement is using a ___ to conclude their speech.
Dissolve ending
A key aspect of an outline is the use of a ___ - a system of symbolization and indentation that shows the relationships among ideas.
Visual framework
According to your instructor, this is the #1 thing to keep in mind when creating and implementing any type of visual aid.
Keep it simple
In informative speaking, this is what it means for the speaker to make their ideas personal.
Adding a personal or human touch to the speech topic through the use of examples, illustrations, stories, etc.