Skip to main contentWeek 2: Informative Speech Analysis

Which method of gaining the audience's attention does the speaker use to open the speech?

He arouses the audience's curiosity.

What method of gaining the audience's attention and interest does the speaker use at the start of this speech?

He tells a story

By saying "you" and "your" repeatedly at the beginning of the speech, the speaker fulfills which guideline for informative speaking?

Relate the subject directly to the audience.

The speaker's phrase "In closing" is designed to accomplish which objective of a speech conclusion?

Signal that the speech is coming to an end.

According to your textbook, the speaker's quotation from Dr. Jeffrey Wolf is an instance of

expert testimony.

How many main points does this speech have?

four

What three types of medical robots does the speaker discuss in this speech?

orderly robots, remote-presence robots, and surgical robots

The main points of this speech deal with which three aspects of the Statue of Liberty?

symbolism, history, architecture

Which kind of supporting material is used most frequently in this speech?

testimony

As explained in your textbook, the speaker's sentence "Now that we know a little bit about the history of chili peppers, let's see why they can put such a fire in our belly" is a

transition