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An effective speaker never needs to draw from personal experience to connect with the audience.
An effective speaker never needs to draw from personal experience to connect with the audience.
False (B)
When preparing a speech, choosing a controversial topic should always be avoided to maintain a positive environment.
When preparing a speech, choosing a controversial topic should always be avoided to maintain a positive environment.
False (B)
The time and location of a speech are irrelevant when considering the occasion and planning the delivery.
The time and location of a speech are irrelevant when considering the occasion and planning the delivery.
False (B)
When speaking to teenagers, using examples related to professional growth and financial independence will likely increase their interest.
When speaking to teenagers, using examples related to professional growth and financial independence will likely increase their interest.
The speaker should only rely on their own ideas and experiences without consulting external sources or experts when gathering materials for a speech.
The speaker should only rely on their own ideas and experiences without consulting external sources or experts when gathering materials for a speech.
A speech outline is unnecessary because it restricts the speaker's capability to adapt to the audience in real-time.
A speech outline is unnecessary because it restricts the speaker's capability to adapt to the audience in real-time.
In a speech outline, major ideas should not be broken down into secondary ideas and supporting material.
In a speech outline, major ideas should not be broken down into secondary ideas and supporting material.
A stimulating statement or provocative question is a great way to start your speech.
A stimulating statement or provocative question is a great way to start your speech.
The topic and purpose do not need to be clarified in the introduction of a speech, as they naturally emerge during the body.
The topic and purpose do not need to be clarified in the introduction of a speech, as they naturally emerge during the body.
In the conclusion, you need to reiterate the intention of your speech, end with a quote, a comparison or illustration, or a restatement of your major ideas.
In the conclusion, you need to reiterate the intention of your speech, end with a quote, a comparison or illustration, or a restatement of your major ideas.
Flashcards
Personal Experience in Speech
Personal Experience in Speech
Drawing from personal experiences can make a speech more relatable and engaging for both the speaker and the audience.
Hobbies as Speech Topics
Hobbies as Speech Topics
Using hobbies as speech topics adds enthusiasm and personal connection, making delivery more engaging for the audience.
Speech Occasion Factors
Speech Occasion Factors
Effective speakers consider time, place and program when preparing, ensuring relevance and appropriateness.
Audience Consideration
Audience Consideration
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Gathering Speech Material
Gathering Speech Material
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Speech Outline Purpose
Speech Outline Purpose
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Captivating Speech Intro
Captivating Speech Intro
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Effective Speech Conclusion
Effective Speech Conclusion
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Study Notes
The Speaker
- To be an effective speaker, draw from your personal experience.
- Use your hobbies as a source of inspiration for your speech.
- Draw on knowledge you have gained from subjects in high school and college.
- Pick a topic regarding current events.
- Consider choosing a controversial topic.
Occasion
- Consider the time of the speech.
- Take into account the place where you will be speaking.
- Consider the nature of the program or event.
Audience
- The message should focus on your audience.
- A speaker should consider the audience's characteristics.
- Audience interest will vary by age and gender.
- Teenagers may be interested in topics like popular fashions and celebrities.
- Older adults may be more interested in professional growth and financial matters.
Gathering of Materials
- Start with your own ideas and experiences regarding the topic.
- Interview experts who are knowledgeable about the topic.
- Take notes of the sources from the library and organize them.
Organizing the Speech Content
- An outline serves as an overview.
- An outline focuses attention on certain topics.
- An outline balances information in each category.
First Major Idea
- Secondary Idea
- Supporting Material
- Secondary Idea
- Supporting Material
Second Major Idea
- Secondary Idea
- Supporting Material
- Secondary Idea
- Supporting Material
Third Major Idea
- Secondary Idea
- Supporting Material
- Secondary Idea
- Supporting Material
Creating the Introduction of the Speech
- Two major considerations are to get the audience's attention and state the topic and purpose clearly.
- To get the audience's attention, establish and show the significance of your subject.
- Use humor.
- Use illustration, comparison, or quotation.
- Use a stimulating statement or provocative question.
- Show a common bond with your audience.
- State the occasion or purpose of the meeting.
- Offer a sincere compliment.
- To clarify the topic and purpose, discuss your point or purpose of the speech and your plan to develop your topic.
Collation and Integration of Materials (Body of Speech).
- After making an outline of your topic, present supportin materials that will help clarify and prove the major ideas in your speech.
Creating the Conclusion
- Reiterate the speech's intention in the summary.
- End the speech by stating a famous quotation, a comparison or an illustration, or a restatement of your major ideas.
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