Week 1: Chapter 19 - Presenting Your Speech Online

Which statement is an example of a central idea?

Baking a cake is easy if you have the right ingredients, know how to combine them, and use a properly heated oven.

Which three questions should you ask about your specific purpose statement? Multiple select question.

Can I accomplish my assignment in the time allotted? Is the purpose relevant to my audience? Does my purpose meet the assignment?

Derek has been assigned to give a two-minute speech about history or government. His audience will be his classmates, who have the same assignment. Derek decides his specific purpose will be to name the U.S. presidents, describing the greatest achievement and reciting a brief quotation from each one. Which question did Derek forget to ask himself about his specific purpose?

Can I accomplish my purpose in the time allotted?

True or false: Most online speeches require less practice than traditional speeches.

False

Cassie's specific purpose for her speech is to inform her audience about the benefits of homeownership. She gives her speech to her sister's high school history class, and while a couple of her listeners seem interested, most appeared bored. Which key question did Cassie forget to ask herself about her specific purpose statement?

Is my purpose relevant to my audience?

What do experts think about generating speech topics through brainstorming?

It can be very effective.

Which describes cultural diversity in the United States?

It has always been a diverse society.

Which statement describes a central speech idea?

It is a concise statement of what you expect to say in a speech.

Ian submitted his persuasive specific purpose as "the reasons for global warming." Select all the reasons why he should rewrite it.

It is too broad. It does not include a general purpose.

Why is "to make people realize the new taxes are killing us" a poor specific purpose statement?

It uses figurative language.

When there are major technological problems in presenting an online presentation, the speaker should do which of the following?

Offer to present the speech in a different format Offer to present the speech at a different time Share the text of the speech and allow the audience to make comments about it

How has technology made people part of a worldwide network?

Social media is used by people communicating across geographic barriers.

Which of the following is the most effective specific purpose statement?

To inform my audience of the three key benefits of gluten-free diets.

Which of the following factors are important to keep in mind when giving a speech online?

You should have a professional appearance. You should adjust lighting so viewers can see you. You should decrease clutter the audience may be able to see.

Which of the following describes the situation of a wedding speech?

a reception hall on a Saturday afternoon

When people prepare to use software for a real-time online presentation, they

can learn most quickly by experimenting with the software features. may have to use unfamiliar software requested by their clients. can usually find online tutorials to clarify what they don't understand.

Tips specifically geared toward practicing real-time online speeches include

closing extra computer programs and applications you are not using on speech day. mastering commands associated with the presentation software. recording your practice speeches and playing them back.

Seeing your online speech as a mental dialogue with listeners is an element of

considering the audience.

There are a variety of programs that enable online speeches; however, speakers must remember that

different programs offer different features, which can affect how a speech is presented.

The technology used during an online speech

exposes the speech to an increased number of potential problems.

Determining what angles and distances an online speech audience will see you from is known as

framing.

Compared to a real-time presentation, a recorded online speech is more likely to

mirror a speech given in a traditional classroom setting.

One of the best ways to approach pacing a speech is to

move at a relatively quick tempo.

Facial expressions and tone of voice are examples of the Blank______ message.

nonverbal

Gesturing, facial expressions, and eye movements during an online speech are all elements of

nonverbal communication.

Deciding when to show visual aids is primarily an aspect of

pacing.

Guidelines for both recorded and real-time online speeches include

practicing repeatedly. adjusting the pace. remembering the audience.

When an audience views an online speech as it is being presented, it is referred to as a

real-time presentation.

Misha, an international sales representative for exercise products, has spoken to audiences across the globe about his company's products. He is returning to the United States to promote the products. When he speaks to audiences in the United States, what should Misha do? Multiple choice question.

recognize cultural diversity in the audience

When someone presenting a real-time online presentation has a technical problem, the presenter

should consider alternate ways to get the material to the audience.

An effective delivery for a persuasive online speech should be

sincere and personable.

What should you always do, regardless the brainstorming technique you use to prepare for a speech?

start early

Which two broad categories should you choose from when picking a topic for a classroom speech?

subjects you want to know more about subjects you know a lot about

Audience considerations for an online speech class include

surveying the audience before the speech to decipher their interests and attitudes. recognizing that the audience consists of the instructor and other students. avoiding the feeling that if an audience is not physically present it does not exist

When presenting an online speech, it is important to remember

that gestures and expressions are more noticeable.

The topics of speeches outside the classroom are usually determined by which three factors?

the occasion the audience the speaker's qualifications

Controlling the visual environment and adjusting the pacing are two guidelines that apply

to both real-time and recorded online speeches.