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Types of Speeches in Communication

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What is the primary goal of an informative speech?

To convince the audience to adopt a particular point of view
To persuade the audience to take a specific action
To provide the audience with useful information about a topic (correct)
To entertain the audience with a personal story

What is the definition of persuasion?

The process of providing information to an audience
A technique of inspiring an audience to take action
The act of influencing another person's attitudes, beliefs, or behavior (correct)
A style of speech that combines formality with conversation

What is the preferred style of speech delivery according to Lucas?

Conversational, with a mix of formality and spontaneity (correct)
Formal and structured, without any expression
Direct, with a focus on facial communication
Animated, with a focus on vocal expressiveness

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech?

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a speech's introduction?

To grab the audience's attention and set the tone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a speaker's facial expression during a speech?

To convey the speaker's emotions and sincerity (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles of speech delivery, what should a speaker avoid doing?

Leaving the audience distracted (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to adjust or manipulate the resonance and timbre of the vocal tone?

Modulation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to observe prominent speakers delivering their speeches in public?

To learn how to deliver a speech effectively (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pauses in a speech?

To show emphasis and improve the clarity of the message (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the speaker's ability to control the stage, fill the stage, and show their personality to their audience?

Stage Presence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the speaker's ability to have clear diction and properly pronounce words?

Articulation (D) Signup and view all the answers