Week 2 Chapter 11, 15

A speaker can add the words Blank______ to a speech in order to help relate the topic to the audience.

"you" or "your"

When giving an informative speech on a subject that is highly technical, which strategy should be used?

Assume that the audience knows nothing about the subject and use very simple language throughout the speech.

Which three are strategies for titling a speech?

Be question-based. Be figurative and provocative. Be straightforward and descriptive.

True or false: Speakers should be creative in designing visual aids but should not be creative in their use of language.

False

For which two reasons should main points and subpoints be written in full sentences in preparation outlines for extemporaneous speeches?

Full sentences show that the speaker has truly thought out each point the speaker will say aloud. Full sentences clearly indicate the content of each main point and subpoint.

When Joshua gave a speech on heart disease at school, he discussed his grandfather's death from the disease and mentioned a widely liked teacher who was struggling with the disease. By doing this, which two speaking guidelines did Joshua follow successfully?

He personalized ideas. He related the topic to the audience.

Chris, a veteran, was invited to talk to middle-schoolers about the role of the Marines in Afghanistan, Chris used many acronyms, such as IED, AADS, MEDEVAC, and CBW. Based on this description, why was Chris not an effective informative speaker?

He was too technical.

Maureen has prepared an outline for a speech that she is giving at a volunteer orientation meeting. She is worried that her speech does not include all its necessary elements. What is the best way for Maureen to ensure that her speech includes all the necessary parts?

Include labels in the preparation outline.

Which two of the following are benefits of labeling the introduction, body, and conclusion of your speech in your preparation outline?

Labeling enables you to make sure your speech has all of the essential elements. Labels can help you make sure you have accomplished the essential objectives of each element.

Danny is constructing a preparation outline for a speech he will be giving to his class on the effects of climate change. His outline includes the main points: 1. Sea level rise 2. Severe weather events 3. Health concerns Each main point has several subpoints. What does Danny need to correct in his outline?

Main points and subpoints should be written in full sentences.

Marco gave an informative speech on a new technique for producing prosthetic limbs using 3-D printing. To illustrate the benefits in human terms, he described a patient who was able to compete in a marathon run despite having had one leg amputated. Which guideline for effective informative speaking does this scenario illustrate?

Personalize your ideas.

What are three guidelines for effective informative speaking?

Personalize your ideas. Avoid abstractions. Avoid technical language.

In concluding her speech on supervolcanoes, Hattie says, "In this speech, I have tried to inform you about the sleeping giants beneath our feet. Right now, magma is dripping ever so slowly into giant chambers in the earth. One day, perhaps thousands of years from now, another supervolcano will explode again, changing our world forever." What guideline for informative speeches does this segment best illustrate?

Relate the subject directly to the audience.

When Gabriela explained to audience members the feeling of isolation, she had them imagine life on a deserted island with only animals to talk to. What two guidelines for informative speaking did Gabriela follow by doing this?

She avoided abstractions. She was creative.

Kristen tried to tell her audience of inexperienced computer users how to design their own webpage. She used computer terminology but did not clearly define those terms. What two guidelines for effective informative speaking did Kristen not follow?

She used language that was too technical for a general audience. She overestimated how much the audience knew about computer programming.

Jana has prepared an outline for a speech on the Hindenburg disaster, in which a large airship caught fire in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. Which would be an appropriate speech title that makes use of the three guidelines for titles?

The Hindenburg Disaster

Which is the best example of a main point in a preparation outline?

The cost of a college education both at private and state schools has risen exponentially in recent years.

What should a speaker assume about his or her audience when giving an informative speech?

They know very little, if anything, about the subject.

One guideline for the preparation outline is to include the central idea.

True

What is one of the guidelines for the preparation outline that will help you make sure your ideas are completely thought out and distinct?

Write out main points and subpoints as full sentences.

Which are two situations in which a title is likely to be necessary for a speech?

a speech that will be published in the future a publicized talk at a professional convention

Where should the purpose of a speech appear in a preparation outline?

as a separate unit before the outline

Which term refers to the list of sources used in preparing a speech?

bibliography

A speaking outline should be as

brief

A speaking outline should be as Blank______ as possible.

brief

Along with a purpose statement, a preparation outline should include a or an Blank______ to keep the speech focused and effective.

central idea

The type of informative speech that explains an idea or belief is a speech about a or an:

concept

What quality must a speaker have to achieve all the guidelines for effective informative speaking?

creativity

Which are three examples of delivery cues you might include in a speech about President John F. Kennedy?

emphasize "what you can do for your country" pause here slow down

What is the best way to personalize a subject?

explain it with the help of a human example

What two things can be accomplished with delivery cues?

helping to control the timing and rhythm of a speech indicating when certain ideas or phrases need special emphasis

Which are two places in a speech that the central idea is often placed?

immediately after the purpose statement in the text of the outline

In a preparation outline following a standard format, where are two places labels could appear?

in the far left margin in the middle of the page

The best way to evaluate how well a speech accomplishes your goals is to:

include a specific purpose statement in the preparation outline

Which three elements should be included in a speech bibliography?

interviews and field research conducted print sources consulted websites visited

Which three are parts that should be labeled in a preparation outline?

introduction body conclusion

According to the guidelines for informative speaking, the language used in an informative speech should have what three qualities?

personalized concrete creative

Gary gave a speech at his university on how to use the student e-mail accounts. The type of informative speech he gave was a speech about a or an:

process

Which two parts of a speech outline should be written in complete sentences?

quotations key statistics

Delivery cues help improve a speech by:

reminding the speaker which parts need different pacing or emphasis

The preparation outline should include the Blank______ purpose as a way to help you evaluate how successfully the speech has been put together.

specific

A speaker must avoid using language that is too Blank______ so that the audience can understand the message.

technical

Which of the following comes before the start of the preparation outline?

the specific purpose statement

Which are two recommended reasons to keep the speaking outline free of too many details?

to help speakers maintain eye contact with the audience to enhance effective, direct communication

A speaker who is having trouble maintaining eye contact with the audience is likely to have which issue with their speaking outline?

too many details

In a speech on supervolcanoes, Chandra describes the organization of her speech by saying "We'll first examine the mechanics of supervolcanoes. Second, we'll examine the way they shape our world. And third, we'll look at a supervolcano that's located right here in the United States." Based on this description, which organizational pattern did Chandra use?

topical

Jun wanted to give an effective informative speech about rock climbing to an audience that was unfamiliar with the activity. In order to avoid abstractions, he should consider doing what three things?

use concrete language to describe details contrast the danger of the sport to other sports use a comparison to an experience listeners could relate to