Speech Writing and Delivery

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>The amount of personal experience and knowledge about the subject (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should determine the length of your speech when delivering 'bad' news to listeners?

<p>The potential hostility in receiving the news (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to ensure an effective and concise presentation?

<p>Time your speech by planning it while writing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does knowing the purpose of your speech affect its tone and structure?

<p>It dictates the tone and structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor gives you greater authority to speak and write about a subject?

<p>Personal experience and knowledge about the subject (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to adjust the length of your talk based on your audience?

<p>To fit what you believe they need and expect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the mood of the speech affect its length?

<p>The length is determined by the level of negativity in the subject matter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when adjusting the length of your talk?

<p>The potential hostility of the audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does knowing your role at an event guide expectations as to the length of your speech?

<p>Your role determines if you should speak briefly or for longer periods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is brevity best when the subject matter is expected to generate negativity?

<p>To avoid prolonging the discomfort of the listeners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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