Public Speaking Test

List two (2) ways a speaker can make their topic relevant to an audience:

Address your topics practical implications and what the audience stands to gain by listening to you.

Concepts

Addresses abstract or complex ideas, theories, or beliefs

People

Addresses impact of individuals and groups on society

Current or Historical Events

Addresses noteworthy occurrences, past and present

Issues

Addresses problems or matters of dispute to raise awareness and deepen understanding

Objects or Phenomena

Addresses various aspects of nonhuman subjects (their history and function, for example

The first step to the speech making process is__________________ _____ ________________.

Analyze the audience

What are some things you should consider when selecting a topic?

Areas of interest or important issues or events. Something that brings attention to the speaker

An introduction is good when it (list 5 bullet points):

Arouse the audience's attention and willingness to listen Introduce the topic and purpose Establish your credibility to speak on the topic Preview the main points Motivate the audience to accept your speech goals

The natural sequential order of the main points How to do something or a list of events History of America / how nasa prepares to go to the moon

Arranging Speech Points Chronologically

When the main points is a subtopic or category of the speech topic you should use this Chicago is an option topic for this organization pattern

Arranging Speech Points Topically

Placed to where the cause comes first and the effect comes next If you explain something through cause and effect because it allows them to understand what happened. Studying habits

Arranging Speech Points Using a Causal Pattern (Cause and Effect)

Demonstrates the nature and significance of a problem and to provide justification for a proposed solution Problem is listed and solution is listed

Arranging Speech Points Using a Problem-Solution Pattern

When the main points are arranged in order of their physical proximity or direction relative to one another. When it is a tour of something you can use this organization pattern

Arranging Speech Points Using a Spatial Pattern (location or direction)

The fifth step to the speech making process is to________________________.

Compose a thesis statement

The 10th step to the speech making process is to__________________________

Consider presentation aids

Processes

Demonstrates and/or explains how something is done, how it is made, or how it works

When I review the topic in the light of the audience, I follow with ________________________

Determining the speech purpose

After composing a thesis statement you have to______________________

Develop main points

The 7th step in speech making is to_________________________.

Gather supporting materials

What is the function of a speech outline?

Helps arrange the elements of your speech in support of the thesis.

What are the three major parts of a speech and their functions?

Introduction: Addresses the topic Body: the main points that are organized in a certain fashion Conclusion: Restates the thesis and reiterates how the main points confirm it.

What is a "call to action" in regards to persuasive speaking?

It challenges listeners to act in response to the speech, see the problem in a new way

Why is it important to follow a specific overview in constructing a speech? Why shouldn't you write whatever comes naturally?

It helps the speech stay organized and allows for the speech to stay on topic and not go off topic.

Why should you practice delivering your speech? What specific things should you pay attention to when practicing?

It helps you feel and look natural. It helps you fix pronunciations and other things.

What is the function of the thesis statement of a speech?

It is to inform the audience about what they are going to hear about

Using storytelling to get your point across

Narrative Pattern

After separating the speech into its major parts i have to__________________

Outline the speech

The last step to the speech making process is to_____________________.

Practice delivering the speech

The 3rd step to the speech making process is ___________________________.

Reviewing the topic in the light of the audience

After analyzing the audience they you have to ___________ _ __________

Select a topic

When I complete the 7th step what comes next?

Separate the speech into its maor parts

What are the three main things the conclusion provides the speaker?

Summarizes the main point Signals that the speech is coming to an end Challenges the audience to respond

Learning Styles

They are preferred ways of processing information

A speech should be organized around two or three main points. What are the function of these points? Does their function differ according to the type of speech? How so?

They are the primary pieces of knowledge which are the main topics.

How can a speaker make their conclusion memorable?

They can use quotations, stories, questions, startling statements, humour, and references to the audience and the occasion

Informative speaking

To impart knowledge in order to raise awareness or deepen understanding of some phenomenon

What are the three general speech purposes? How can you determine the purpose of a speech?

To inform, persuade, and make a special occasion If the purpose of the speech is listed in the speech it will help the audience

List seven (7) was a speaker can gain the audience's attention:

Use a quotation Tell a story Pose questions Offer unusual information Use humor Refer to the audience Refer to the occasion

What does a well written Informative speeches challenge an audience to do?

What does a well written Informative speeches challenge an audience to do?

How can you analyze an audience? Why is it important to do so?

You can gather information about the audience in the time allowed. It is important to do so because it affects the way your audience listens and pays attention to you

List two (2) ways a speaker can establish credibility?

You can make a statement of your qualifications for speaking on the topic. List your accomplishments / experience

Name three presentations aids and explain how they can help the audience understand a speech?

You can use visual, audio, or a combination of different things. They help get the audience's attention.

What are the main benefits of previewing the topic and purpose?

You gain the audience's attention and alert listeners to the speech topic and purpose The audience listens to what you're hoping to accomplish

What should you use to illustrate speech points by clarifying, elaborating, and verifying your ideas? Where can you gather them?

You should use Supporting materials. You can gather them from any external source.