22 Questions
What is the classical term for the art of public speaking?
Rhetoric
What is the first step in generating interest in your speech?
Guiding perception through selection, organization, and interpretation
What are some of the first questions an audience member might ask themselves?
Why should I listen to you?
What is one of the basic components of communication?
The receiver (i.e., listener or audience)
What factors about the audience will affect the decisions you make in preparing for your presentation?
The audience's social class, gender, age, race, ethnicity, cultural background, and language
How does the space you're presenting in affect the decisions you make in preparing for your presentation?
The space you're presenting in, the time of day, and even the events going on in the world around you and your audience will affect the decisions you make in preparing for your presentation
What type of transition can be used to illustrate a relationship between two ideas focusing on the outcome?
Cause and Effect
Which transition is used to clarify or restate a main idea or point?
Clarification
What type of transition indicates contrary information and addresses audience perceptions?
Concession
Which transition is best used when providing examples to support a point?
For instance
Which transition is suitable for referring to a specific location or spatial organization in a speech?
To the left
'Although it is true that' is an example of a transition used for:
Contradicting information
What is the main purpose of a presentation?
To inform, demonstrate, persuade, motivate, or entertain
What is the purpose of a specific purpose statement?
To state the main idea of the presentation in one sentence
Which organizational pattern is used to promote understanding of a process or to promote action and instruction?
Chronological pattern
What is the purpose of an attention/hook statement in a presentation?
To engage the audience and cause them to sit up and take notice
What is the difference between an example and a scenario?
Examples help "show" the audience what is meant, while scenarios do not
What is the purpose of an internal summary in a presentation?
To emphasize what has come before and remind the audience of what has been covered
What is the purpose of an internal preview in a presentation?
To emphasize what is coming up next in the speech and what to expect
What is the purpose of a signpost transition in a presentation?
To emphasize physical movement through the speech content and let the audience know where they are
Which transition focuses on the chronological aspects of a speech's order?
Time transition
What is the purpose of a compare/contrast transition in a presentation?
To draw a parallel or distinction between two ideas, concepts, or examples
Learn about the classical tradition of public speaking known as rhetoric, and how the rhetorical situation plays a crucial role in delivering effective speeches. Understand the importance of focusing on the audience and addressing their needs and questions.
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