Exam 11: Developing Your Speech

Terms used in a presentation can be defined by a(n) _____, which explains how the word or phrase works or what it does.

Sara is giving a speech to her sociology class. Her central idea is "Why are consumers drawn to the violence in video games?" What is the problem with this central idea?

David told his audience, "If every American recycled just one plastic bottle a day, it would yield 200 tons of recycled plastic." In order to enhance the significance of his statistic, he has ____ it.

List the questions that you should keep in mind when selecting a topic.

After she finished her speech, Gail's classmate told her that she didn't appear nervous at all-while Gail was sure the audience could see her hands shaking. This demonstrates the illusion of _____.

Research shows that if you feel nervous, the audience can usually spot nervous gestures or a shaky voice.

When you use the dictionary definition to explain a word, you are using a(n) _____ definition.

Marco's mother reminded him that he would get more comfortable speaking in front of others every time he had to do it. This describes _____.

Silent brainstorming is one way to create a specific-purpose statement.

When faced with the prospect of speaking anxiety, it is important to remember _____.

Plagiarism gives credibility to a speaker.

Rolando knew that the past few times he had to speak in front of the class, he had actually felt less nervous-especially compared to how nervous he felt his freshman year. This is a demonstration of which concept?

When should sources be cited in your speech?

Nate was asked to give an after-dinner speech at the awards banquet for the rugby team. He decided to take a light approach to the sport, and entitled his speech, "Rugby, Rugby, How Do I Love Thee? or Three Ways to Break Your Legs." The general purpose of this speech is most likely to _____.

Darci gave a speech with the central idea, "C. S. Lewis' writings were influenced by the reading he did throughout his life." Her main points were "As a child, C. S. Lewis enjoyed books with animal characters." "As an adolescent, C. S. Lewis enjoyed books on Norse mythology." "As an adult, C. S. Lewis studied Medieval Literature." The main points follow what type of sequence?

Explain how the use of illustrations can strengthen a presentation.

"The human mind is like a filing cabinet," is an example of a literal analogy.

Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

Connor experiences stage fright every time he has to speak in front of a group. Stage fright means that Connor feels ____.

The primary advantage of illustrations is _____.