Exam 7: Interesting Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Rarely will listeners accept your statements without some kind of

Which of the following kind of supporting materials does NOT need a citation?

Effective speakers search for supporting materials that will clarify their ideas,prove their points,and add interest to their speeches.

What comparisons show similarities or differences between two or more items from different classes or categories?

Speakers can use ___________ supports to speed comprehension,add interest,and improve listener memory of your speech ideas.

You can't prove an idea by using only instances,but __________ can add some proof to your arguments.

Supporting materials are always verbal,but never visual.

A supporting material that allows you to define or give more information about a term or topic or gives instructions on how to do something is called

An example or illustration that is used to clarify,add interest,and (in some cases)prove a point,is called

Statistics are easier to understand and remember when shown in graphic form.

A speaker supports a point by saying,"In New York City,many people never learn to drive;in Los Angeles,not driving a car is unheard of." This is an example of

All of the following are true of using opinion EXCEPT

List the four types of instances? Describe how to effectively use these instances in a speech.

_______________ materials are the verbal and nonverbal information that speakers use to clarify,prove,and add interest to their ideas.

Discuss three types of verbal supporting materials and tell why they provide either clarification or proof.

When using statistics,it is best to..........

What are the five rules of using statistics?

Comparisons tend to be overused forms of proof.