chapter 3 public speaking
To in the speech on a high note, and ensure the audience remembers the main points of the presentation, the speaker should share
A quote or anecdote
When used for developing the contents of a speech what does the word support refer to?
A range of strategy that reinforce a central idea
According to the text, what is the ABC approach
Abstract, body, conclusion
Organizing a speech thesis and to smaller, logical steps to build toward a larger, more complex idea helps strengthen
The thesis' main argument
When speaking, presenters should make sure to do which of the following?
You silence rather than fillers during pauses in the speech
Word association, clustering and free writing are all examples of
Brainstorming
If you are giving a speech on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, it makes sense to use which of the following?
Chronological timeline
Writers should consider which of the following factors when tailoring their speech towards a specific audience?
Cultural background and/or ethnicity, gender and age, speaker gestures and mannerisms
Which of the following transitions are used to highlight similar points in the speech using words including "like" "in addition" and "moreover"?
Equality transitions
To establish your credibility and authority, as well as set the tone during a speech, you should 1st
Introduce yourself and why you are the appropriate individual to speak on your given subject
To overcome nervousness before delivering a speech, speakers should do which of the following?
Re read the speech repeatedly, practice the speech in front of friends or colleagues, ask for feedback before delivering the final speech
Which of the following examples best describes the editing process?
Re writing awkward phrasing or parts throughout the speech
After brainstorming one or multiple topics, speech writers should move on to which of the following steps?
Refine and synthesize ideas into one topic
Speech writers can ensure they are using credible sources to backup their claims by drawing upon sources such as
Scholarly journals
What is writer's block?
Sitting down to write and no words come to your brain