SPC 205 ch9

Which of the following is an example of an effective signpost?

"First, I will discuss what fracking is."

Which of the following is an example of an effective internal summary?

"In short, olives are native to the Mediterranean region but have since spread all around the world."

Assume that your specific purpose statement is "to inform my audience about leadership of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal government." Which of the following would most likely be the main points of your speech? Select all that apply.

-The executive branch of the Federal government is headed by the president, who is responsible for carrying out federal laws. -The judicial branch of the Federal government is headed by the Supreme Court and is responsible for interpreting the constitution and reviewing laws. -The legislative branch of the Federal government is headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Ann gave 10% of her time to Point I, 15% of her time to Point II, and 75% of her time to Point III. What does this division indicate?

Ann's main points are not balanced.Point I and Point II may not need to be main points.

Jacinta will be giving a speech about the Battle of Bunker Hill. She plans to present her points by starting with a discussion of the events leading up to the battle and end by talking about events that happened immediately after the battle. What method is Jacinta using to organize her speech?

Chronological order

Which of the following statements is an example of an effective internal preview?

In discussing why buying local is a good choice, we'll look first at how it benefits the environment and second at its benefits for the economy.

If your main point is "Olives have a long history as a staple in the human diet," which of the following would be appropriate supporting points?

Olives have been eaten in Crete since at least 3,000 BCE.For centuries, olives have been turned into cooking oil.

Transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts

help connect one thought to another in a speech.

Brief statements that help listeners follow your ideas by indicating exactly where you are in the speech are called

signpost

In which method of speech arrangement does a speaker narrate a series of events in the order in which they occurred?

Chronological order

Why are stock phrases less effective in speeches than connectives are?

Stock phrases distract listeners. Stock phrases make the speech seem uncoordinated and disjointed.

Strategic organization helps speeches be more effective. Which of the following are positive effects of strategic organization?

The speaker has more confidence. The audience believes the speaker is more competent. The audience better understands the speech.

Select two reasons for why it is important for a speech to be well organized.

The speaker's coherence affects the listener's perception of the speech. Unlike reading a text, the audience cannot reread parts to better understand the message.

A speaker says, "Next, we will look at three important Civil War battles that took place in Tennessee. These are Shiloh, Nashville, and Franklin." This is an example of a(n)

internal preview.

Select all answers that apply to correctly complete this sentence: An internal preview

lets the audience know with some detail what the speaker will discuss next. works just like a preview statement in a speech introduction but in the body of the speech.

In order for an audience to be able to follow the progression of the ideas in your speech from beginning to end, you need to use

strategic organization.

Timothee is planning a speech to persuade his audience that swimming is a healthy form of exercise. If he only wants two main points, which of these statements about swimming would best fulfill his specific purpose?

Swimming strengthens the whole body. Swimming improves mental health.

If the statement, "We have discussed the causes of diabetes; now let us look at some of the effects of diabetes," were in the body of a speech, what kind of connective would it be?

Transition