chapter 3 public speaking

To in the speech on a high note, and ensure the audience remembers the main points of the presentation, the speaker should share

A quote or anecdote

When used for developing the contents of a speech what does the word support refer to?

A range of strategy that reinforce a central idea

According to the text, what is the ABC approach

Abstract, body, conclusion

Organizing a speech thesis and to smaller, logical steps to build toward a larger, more complex idea helps strengthen

The thesis' main argument

When speaking, presenters should make sure to do which of the following?

You silence rather than fillers during pauses in the speech

Word association, clustering and free writing are all examples of

Brainstorming

If you are giving a speech on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, it makes sense to use which of the following?

Chronological timeline

Writers should consider which of the following factors when tailoring their speech towards a specific audience?

Cultural background and/or ethnicity, gender and age, speaker gestures and mannerisms

Which of the following transitions are used to highlight similar points in the speech using words including "like" "in addition" and "moreover"?

Equality transitions

To establish your credibility and authority, as well as set the tone during a speech, you should 1st

Introduce yourself and why you are the appropriate individual to speak on your given subject

To overcome nervousness before delivering a speech, speakers should do which of the following?

Re read the speech repeatedly, practice the speech in front of friends or colleagues, ask for feedback before delivering the final speech

Which of the following examples best describes the editing process?

Re writing awkward phrasing or parts throughout the speech

After brainstorming one or multiple topics, speech writers should move on to which of the following steps?

Refine and synthesize ideas into one topic

Speech writers can ensure they are using credible sources to backup their claims by drawing upon sources such as

Scholarly journals

What is writer's block?

Sitting down to write and no words come to your brain