Public Speaking Quiz 2

Central Idea

one sentence statement encapsulates major idea of speech no questions, figurative language, or vagueness

specific purpose

single infinitive phrase states what the speaker hopes to accomplish

clustering

take a sheet of paper and divide it into nine columns as follows: people, places, things, events, processes, concepts, natural phenomena, problems, plans, and policies. then list in each column the first four of five items that come to mind

egocentrism

tendency to be concerned with own values, beliefs, well-being

peer testimony

testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience and insight

expert testimony

testimony from recognized experts

percentage of time the conclusion should take up in your speech

5-10 percent

number of main points suggested for speeches for the rest of your life?

2-5

percentage of time the introduction should take up in your speech

10-20 percent

number of main points suggested for speeches in this class?

2-3

audience-centeredness

audience foremost in mind during speech, presentation to whom am i speaking? what do i want them to know/believe/do? what is the most effective way of accomplishing that?

what are the three criteria for evaluating internet documents?

authorship sponsorship recency

what are the different types of orders that you can arrange your speech in?

chronological spatial causal problem-solution topical

informative speech

designed to convey knowledge, understanding

problem-solution

first point: the problem second point: the solution

transitions

indicates speaker has finished one thought and is moving to another

topical

main points divide into logical, consistent subtopics

spatial order

main points follow directional pattern

chronological order

main points follow time pattern

causal order

main points show cause-effect relationship

personal inventory

make a quick inventory of your experiences, interests, hobbies, skills, beliefs, etc