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Delivery
Supporting Material
Selecting a Topic
Parts of a Speech
Miscellaneous
100
Why are time limits important?
Help you fill the correct amount of time that the audience needs you to speak. Help you focus your topic by not giving extra time for the speaker to get distracted with.
100
What guideline should you follow when selecting effective supporting material?
Determine if the source is: Accurate, Relevant, Credible, Written by a credible author, Published by a credible source, Recent
100
What are three questions a speaker should ask him/herself when selecting a topic?
How much do I know about this topic?; How much does my audience know about this topic?; What are my personal experiences with the topic?; Does the audience have any experience with this topic?; Are there enough credible sources on this topic?; Will this topic fit within my time restraints?; What is the occasion that I am speaking for?
100
What should be included in the body of the speech?
Main points; Subpoints; Supporting Material; Transitions
100
What are 4 ways to become a better listener?
Pick out the main points of the speech; Pick out the thesis of the speech; Look at the speaker; Block out distractions; Avoid focusing on electronic devises; Give the speaker nonverbal feedback
200
Why should you use good eye contact?
Shows respect to the audience, Makes the audience feel recognized, Helps keep the audience’s attention, Enhances the delivery of the speech
200
List 4 different types of sources.
Facts, Statistics, Examples, Narratives, Testmony
200
What 3 times does a speaker do an audience analysis and how does the speaker analyze each time?
Before giving a speech: To determine the audience’s demographics, interests, and prior knowledge so the speaker can tailor the speech to the audience; During a speech: To determine if the audience is understanding the speech by reacting to audience feedback; After a speech: To determine how you did and if the audience enjoyed and learned from your speech by speaking to audience members or through a Q&A session
200
What are the parts of the conclusion and what does each part do?
Restate mainpoints/Thesis statement: Signals the end of the speech by covering what was spoken about; Concluding statement that leaves the audience with something to think about or a call to action; Say Thank you so the audience knows that you're finished speaking
300
How should a speaker prepare and use his/her notecard?
Use only the information that you need, Include your sources, Use keywords, Be discrete with your notecard while speaking, Do not read straight from your notecard, Only reference your notecard when you need help
300
What four places should sources be cited in your speech and why are they cited in each place?
On your notecard: To make sure you remember to give credit them during your speech; In your outline: To give an easy reference to your reference page; On your reference page: So the audience can go find the information used in your speech; Orally spoken during your speech: To tell the audience where you got the information
300
What are two ways to make a topic interesting for your audience?
Select a topic that the audience wants to know more about; Do an audience analysis to determine the demographics of your audience; Appeal to all the different learning styles; Show your excitement about the topic
300
Define thesis statement.
A single statement that expresses the theme or central idea of the speech and serves to connect all parts of the speech.
300
What are two reasons that an outline is important?
Gives a blue print for your speech; Helps the speaker focus on the thesis of the speech; Helps the speaker know what to say during the speech
400
What things do you consider when evaluating a speaker’s voice?
Volume, Speed/rate, Pitch, Pauses, Vocal fillers
400
List 5 places to find Secondary Sources.
Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Journals, Encyclopedias, Bibliographies, Government Publications.
400
List three ethical guidelines a speaker should follow when preparing and delivering a speech.
Do not offend your audience, Do not plagiarize, Use credible sources, Be aware and respect your audiences values and beliefs
400
What are transitions and why are they used?
Transitions are words, phrases or sentences that signal to the audience that the speaker is moving to a new points or though. They are used to help guide the audience through the speech and help the speech flow.
400
Define specific purpose?
Lays out precisely what you want the audience to get from the speech. Answers what do want the audience to learn/do/reconsider/agree with in your speech?
500
List 5 points about extemporaneous speaking.
Use a keyword or keyphrase outline to prepare; Prepare ahead of time; Use a small notecard with key words when speaking; Do not memorize the speech; Do not read straight from your notecard; Enable speaker to be flexible and adapt to the audience and the situation
500
Explain what supporting material is and what it does.
Supporting material supports your thesis statement. It gives evidence to back up your main points and shows why your thesis and points are valid and credible.
500
What are the 3 General Speech Purposes?
To inform, To persuade, To Mark a Special Occassion
500
What are the parts of the introduction?
Attention Getter; Introduce yourself; Thesis statement; Credibility Statement; Audience Relevancy (reason to listen); Preview of main points
500
What are key words and were are they used?
Key words express the main ideas of your speech; They are used in: Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Notecard, Outline