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What factor will dictate the tone, structure, and length of your speech?
What factor will dictate the tone, structure, and length of your speech?
- The size of the audience
- Your goals and purpose for the speech (correct)
- The weather on the day of the speech
- The number of slides in your presentation
What are the three main classifications for the purpose of writing and delivering a speech?
What are the three main classifications for the purpose of writing and delivering a speech?
- To inform, to educate, and to engage
- To inform, to entertain, and to persuade (correct)
- To educate, to inspire, and to persuade
- To persuade, to entertain, and to engage
What should you consider when adjusting the length of your talk?
What should you consider when adjusting the length of your talk?
- The expectations and needs of your audience (correct)
- The time of day when the speech is delivered
- The topic of your speech
- The color of your presentation slides
What factor can give you greater authority to speak and write about a subject?
What factor can give you greater authority to speak and write about a subject?
What should determine the length of your speech when delivering 'bad' news to listeners?
What should determine the length of your speech when delivering 'bad' news to listeners?
What should you do to ensure an effective and concise presentation?
What should you do to ensure an effective and concise presentation?
How does knowing the purpose of your speech affect its tone and structure?
How does knowing the purpose of your speech affect its tone and structure?
What factor gives you greater authority to speak and write about a subject?
What factor gives you greater authority to speak and write about a subject?
Why is it important to adjust the length of your talk based on your audience?
Why is it important to adjust the length of your talk based on your audience?
How does the mood of the speech affect its length?
How does the mood of the speech affect its length?
What should you consider when adjusting the length of your talk?
What should you consider when adjusting the length of your talk?
How does knowing your role at an event guide expectations as to the length of your speech?
How does knowing your role at an event guide expectations as to the length of your speech?
Why is brevity best when the subject matter is expected to generate negativity?
Why is brevity best when the subject matter is expected to generate negativity?
