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.
