Exam 13: Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

____________________ is material used to support claims a speaker makes.

Evidence is only any good when the audience thinks it is credible.

Surveys are useful because there may not be published research on something important to your speech.

The effectiveness of evidence depends primarily on

____________________ are single instances used to make a point,dramatize an idea,or personalize information.

Jill is having difficulty finding credible sources on her topic of misperceptions of university faculty.Since very little published research exists on this topic,Jill decides to poll her student colleagues and some faculty members on their attitudes,opinions,and preferences about faculty.Jill's efforts to conduct research are an example of which of the following sources of information?

Speakers often tell a story because they don't like using other types of support.

Including your personal knowledge of your topic in a speech will enhance your ____________________.

Effective speeches require research.

Evidence serves which of the following functions?

A pie chart is a good way to show

The effective use of statistics can best be achieved by following all of the guidelines with the exception of

Material used to interest,clarify,move or persuade listeners is called ____________________.

Which of the following would you use if you are looking for summaries of publications and backgrounds of individuals?

Which of the following is (are)a simile(s)?

You want to use online sources for your speech.However,the information may not be credible or reliable.How will you evaluate your online sources?

The ____________________ exists when listeners assume a person who is an expert in one area is also an expert in other,unrelated areas.

It is possible to have too many visual aids.

Handouts should be passed out during a speech.

Diagrams help to reinforce the verbal message.