English IV: Lesson Three (Test Nine)

6) In a speech, the introduction should not be longer than _____ of the speech's length, the body about ___ the speech's length, and the conclusion ___ of the speech's length.

1/3, 1/2, 1/6

The incorporation of ambiguity, hyperbole or metaphor in a speech increases the speech's complexity.

True

To write an effective speech, you need to consider the audience-what they might like and what they already know.

True

13) Visual aides for a speech should be

big, bold, and brief.

3) The section of a speech that contains the supporting points and their evidence is the _______.

body

5) A speech's _____ is where a call to action is issued.

conclusion

how clearly a speaker issues his words

enunciation

the influence a speaker's credibility and character has on an audience

ethos

making this reduces glossophobia, creates a bond between a speaker and the audience and helps the speaker evaluate the audience's reaction

eye contact

smiling, frowning, staring fiercely ahead, grinning

facial expressions

10) If in your speech your main purpose is to persuade, then you should include _____________ in your speech.

facts and information

a speaker's clothes, hair, teeth, etc.

general appearance

speaker's physical motions that are meant to highlight ideas, points, and funny moments

gestures

8) If a speech's main purpose is to entertain, it is a good idea to include _____ in the speech.

humor

4) You explain the topic of a speech in the

introduction

using reasoning to create an argument

logos

shifting to favor one side for the audience, stepping back, stepping forward, etc.

movements

9) If the main purpose of a speech is to inform, it is a good idea to include _________ in the speech.

opinions

making emotional appeals to the audience during a speech

pathos

the natural rise and fall of a speaker's voice

pitch

illustrates how a speaker feels about his speech and audience; slumping, standing straight, and tall

posture

a measure of how quickly or slowly a speaker delivers his words

rate

the accentuation of a certain word or phrase in a speech

stress/emphasis

pathos

the extension of emotional appeals to sway audience members

pitch

the highness or lowness of a voice

ethos

the influence a speaker's character and credibility has upon an audience

logos

the use of reasoning to create an argument

enunciate

to utter or pronounce words, sentences, etc., especially in an articulate or a particular manner

2) A ________ tells the audience that you are going to change ideas in a speech.

transition

how loud a speaker talks during a speech

volume

15) The two most important components of delivering a speech that are related to physical entities are

your voice and your body language.