Preparing a Speech

What does a psychological audience analysis consider regarding the audience?

What are the three general purposes into which most speeches fall?

How is a thesis statement different from a specific purpose statement?

What are primary sources in the context of college-level research?

According to the tips for using statistics in a speech, what should a speaker do with long numbers?

What is the recommended maximum portion of a ten-minute speech that should be filled with video clips?

What is the primary function of the 'preview of main points' in a speech introduction?

Which organizational pattern involves presenting a problem and then offering a way to solve it?

At a minimum, what three items should be included in a verbal citation during a speech?

What are the four principles of outlining that help make the process more efficient and effective?

What does the outlining principle of 'unity' state?

What is the key difference between a formal outline and a speaking outline?

What is a 'captive audience'?

What is the purpose of using 'proxemic information' as supporting material?

What does the text suggest is the most rigorous form of review for published information, ensuring its credibility?

When using a direct question as an attention getter, what must the speaker do with the audience's response?

What does the principle of 'coherence' in outlining require regarding subdivisions?

In the sample formal outline about soccer, what percentage of surveyed adults indicated that ice skating was their favorite sport to watch?

What is one of the main reasons that the text suggests brainstorming your personal interests when choosing a speech topic?

What kind of information do periodicals include?

What is the primary characteristic of the 'topical' organizational pattern?

In the five-step Monroe's Motivated Sequence, which step involves presenting a solution to the problem?

What is the recommended number of main points for a speech, according to the text?

What is an extended example, also known as an illustration, used for in a speech?

Which visual aid is described as being useful for interactive speeches, such as polling the audience or brainstorming?

What are 'speaking cues' on a speaking outline?

According to the principle of emphasis in outlining, where should a speaker place the most engaging information in a main point?

What is the defining characteristic of a 'spatial' organizational pattern?

What is the primary danger of a poorly executed joke in an introduction?

When evaluating the credibility of a book, the text states that books published by university/academic presses are considered more credible than those by trade presses for what primary reason?

What is the first step you should take when organizing your speech?

What are the three layers of psychological audience analysis, as depicted in Figure 9.1, from the outermost to the innermost layer?

What does the text recommend as a good alternative to a dictionary definition for clarifying an idea?

According to the tips for using objects as visual aids, what should you avoid doing with the objects?

What is the key rule for content on a PowerPoint slide used as a visual aid?

What is the purpose of the 'review statement' in a speech's conclusion?

In the context of signposts, what is a nonverbal signpost?

What does it mean for outline points to be 'coordinate'?

What is the first step of the research process as illustrated in Figure 9.3?

What is the main reason given for why Wikipedia is not considered a scholarly or credible source for college-level research?

In the example of a specific purpose statement, 'By the end of my speech, the audience will be better informed about the effects the green movement has had on schools,' what method is suggested for testing this purpose?

What is the recommended tip for using handouts in a regular speech that is less than fifteen minutes long?

When is it appropriate to mention firsthand experience or personal interest in a speech?

What type of supporting material is defined as 'a cited case that is representative of a larger whole'?

What is a key tip for writing for speaking, as opposed to writing for reading?

How many steps are in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence?

What is the primary benefit of using parallel wording among key signposts and main points?

What does a good specific purpose statement for a speech need to be?

In the APA formatting examples for a journal article, which piece of information is italicized?

According to the tips for note cards, what size index card is recommended?