SPK Chapter 9 and 10

For her preview statement in a speech on credit card debt, Michelle said, "I have struggled, as I'm sure others in this group have, with credit card debt, and that is what I wish to speak about this morning. Credit card debt is one of the major problems facing the American consumer today. According to government sources, the credit card delinquency rate (that is, the percentage of credit card holders more than 90 days late in their payments) has risen 15% this year." Which of the following is a typical function of a preview statement that Michelle did not provide?

Listing the main points of the speech

Which of the following is the best example of an effective transition?

Now that you have heard a little about the history of olives, let me share some of my favorite uses for them.

Which of the following are objectives of the introduction?

Revealing the topic of your speech Establishing your credibility as a speaker Getting the attention and interest of the audience

Misty begins her conclusion by saying, "My purpose today has been to explain the benefits of eating organic produce. As you might know, these benefits extend not only to you but also to the environment." How is Misty's conclusion effective in cuing the audience that her speech is about to end?

She starts off with the phrase "my purpose today has been."

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.

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

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

Which of the following statements are true concerning the main points of a speech?

They should be arranged strategically. They should be worded precisely. They are the central features of the speech.

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."

An internal preview

1. lets the audience know with some detail what the speaker will discuss next. 2. works just like a preview statement in a speech introduction but in the body of the speech.

What are the primary strategies for preparing main points in speeches?

Balance the time dedicated to each point. Use parallel wording to improve comprehension. Create independent points for clarity.

Why should a speaker strive to balance the amount of time devoted to main points?

Because main points are important and speakers should be sure they all receive enough emphasis.

Because main points are the information that you most want your audience to learn, you need to

select them carefully

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

signposts

Connectives help join one thought to another in a speech and include which of the following?

transitions, signposts, internal previews, and internal summaries