Topic, Audience, and Purpose

You should always choose a topic that:

• you are interested in.

• is politically motivated.

• focuses on your personal experiences.

• requires a lot of research.

In order to make sure you have enough material to speak about a topic, you should:

• come up with multiple personal stories over one subject.

• repeat yourself often.

• ask the audience what their thoughts are.

• gather research from reliable sources.

The sources you use for a speech should:

• only be statistics.

• be people's personal opinions.

• be reliable and non-biased when possible.

• only include one side of an issue.

Which type of source is MOST reliable?

• a Facebook post

• information on a .gov or .edu website

• statistics on an advertisement for a product

• a product review by a blogger

You should never give a speech about:

• politics.

• a topic you are unfamiliar with.

• your personal interests.

• situations you have experienced.

Which is the most appropriate audience for a speech about the new Tesla electric car?

• children ages 8-13

• eco-conscious adults who drive

• senior citizens who recycle

• females ages 14-18

Who is the most appropriate audience for a speech about the dangers of drinking and driving?

• teens and young adults ages 16-25

• middle aged men

• young girls ages 10-13

• parents who have lost a child due to drunk driving

If you are giving a eulogy at someone's funeral, you should NOT mention:

• poor life choices of the deceased.

• relatives of the deceased.

• personal memories you have of the deceased.

• your personal thoughts about death.

Which of the following speeches should take roughly 5 minutes to deliver?

• a personal introduction

• a wedding toast

• a presidential State of the Union address

• a scientific explanation of the function of the human heart

Who is the most credible speaker for a speech about NBA basketball?

• A sports fan

• A high school basketball player

• A sports analyst who used to play in the NBA

• A professional football player