Public speaking unit 2 milestone 2

Richard is the father of two children in the local elementary school. He is concerned that his children have nothing to do after classes, as the school does not offer after school programs due to budgetary issues. Richard knows the issue of the school budget will come up at the next town council meeting, so he prepares a speech advocating for the funding of after school programs. If Richard was organizing his speech to move from specific points to the broader idea, which statement from his speech would come first?

"Enrollment in after school programs has been shown to improve academic performance by as much as 27%."

Victor is preparing a speech that he will deliver in front of the town council. He wants to argue for the importance of infrastructure spending, as many of the town's roads and sidewalks have fallen into disrepair. He knows he needs the audience on his side for this issue, so he thinks carefully about how he will frame his main argument. Which of the following statements serves as an example of a well-developed thesis for Victor's speech?

"Infrastructure spending is not a luxury, but something that directly affects your safety and security."

Which of the following domains is both accurate and credible?

.gov

Alex is excited that he was selected to deliver the graduation speech to his class. He has spent weeks drafting the speech and is satisfied with the result. Alex prints a copy of the speech on note cards so he won't forget what he wants to say. Which device would best help Alex enhance his speech?

A podium

Which of the following statements does NOT represent an example of incorporating expert testimony into a speech effectively?

A politician quotes conversations he had with random citizens as evidence that his new gun control law is generating data that proves a positive effect.

Which of the following presentations involves the use of abstract terminology?

A scientist discusses the long-term effects of global warming with other scientists.

James was eager to present his findings on how recycling impacted a state's GDP to the National Council of Governors. He created a PowerPoint presentation that illustrated the 15% increase in expendable income experienced by each participating state at the end of one year. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of James' use of visual aids to communicate statistical data?

A visual aid helps him to articulate his words, making them easier to understand.

Iris is the head of an oncology department in a city hospital. A friend at a nearby university asks her to give a presentation in front of students who are thinking of pursuing a career in the medical industry. Iris plans to talk about the daily challenges of her job and how she constantly uses what she learned in school to solve problems. Since she does not have experience writing or delivering speeches, Iris worries she will fail to convey the importance of her education. Which approach would NOT help Iris effectively make connections with her speech?

Adding as many details as possible about the scope of her expertise and the requirements of her profession

The ADAM protocol is used to evaluate the credibility of a source. What does ADAM stand for?

Age, Depth, Author, Money

Ed, the leader of a steelworker's union, wants to give a speech detailing how the current economy will affect the union's demands this year. Which form of informational speech would help Ed best achieve his goal?

An explanatory speech

What is the best way to follow up an online asynchronous interview?

Ask closed questions, use rating scales, and tabulate the frequency of certain responses.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to use supporting materials to advance an argument?

Ask the audience to describe why they would support the argument.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in preparing for an interview?

Ask your interview subject to write responses to the questions before the interview.

Which of the following is a tool for managing trait anxiety?

Engage in guided meditation once a week

"In addition to a beautiful scent, lavender bath salts have healing properties." Which type of transition is used in this sentence?

Equality

Jose is delivering a speech in front of the workers of a manufacturing plant. He is in the running to become the next union representative and knows he needs the workers on his side to get the position. His speech is meant to outline all he will fight for as a union representative. Jose makes sure to bring up his goal of improving overtime pay, which he knows is a popular one. Which technique did Jose use to support his ideas and appeal to his audience?

Find a consensus

A politician repeats the impact that new taxes will have on her city several times during an address. Which goal of an informative speech is the speaker trying to achieve in this example?

Making it memorable

Which of the following statements describes someone using a credible source for evidence?

Margaret consults an academic study cited in a newspaper for her report on the dangers of fracking.

Which of the following examples describes a speaker using an analogy?

Michael concludes his speech on weight loss by saying, "Exercise without a good diet is as useful as rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic."

Peter is the new principal of a middle school and he is about to deliver his first address to the student body. For his first speech, Peter wants to make it clear that he understands what his students are going through in their daily lives. He also wants to deliver good advice and warn them against potential missteps. He has done research into popular trends amongst pre-teens today and believes he has some good support for several of his speech ideas. Which of the following speech topics represents an example of an effectively scoped speech?

The dangers of spending too much time each day on social media

Which of the following is NOT something you need to worry about when delivering a speech?

Whether the audience thinks you are funny

What is a potential downside to memorizing your speech?

You might forget parts of your speech.

Which of the following does NOT describe how narrative should be used in a speech?

Your narrative should primarily communicate facts.

Wanda's speech to the priests visiting her church from Italy was going well. However, their response to the final line of her speech was not as energetic as she had hoped it would be. After she finished, one of the priests raised his hand and asked her what she meant by "the ball is in your court." If Wanda had considered __________, she may have connected better with her audience.

her ethnocentrism

"Imagine you are walking into a grocery store and there is only one shopping cart left. Do you take it for yourself, or leave it for someone who might need it more than you?" This example is best described as a(n) __________ example.

hypothetical