The Art of Public Speaking, Chapter 4-5

What is the importance of limiting a speech to a few strong, key points?

• To make the speech more organized

• To make the speech longer

• To confuse the audience

• To use more descriptive language

How can a speaker gain the audience's attention and interest?

• By asking a question, telling a story, or opening with a quote

• By using colorful, descriptive language

• By making the speech mysterious or suspenseful

• By focusing on dangerous, adventurous, and dramatic situations

What are the effective methods of organizing a speech?

• Chronological and Topical

• Biographical and Hobbies

• Career goals and Dreams

• Hobbies and Dreams

What is the purpose of including transition statements in a speech?

• To use more descriptive language

• To confuse the audience

• To make the speech longer

• To link two different ideas together

How can a speaker signal the conclusion of a speech?

• By reinforcing the central idea and ending on a strong note

• By making the speech mysterious or suspenseful

• By using colorful, descriptive language

• By focusing on dangerous, adventurous, and dramatic situations

What is a step a speaker can take to reduce nervousness?

• Avoid eye contact

• Stop and restart the speech several times

• Rehearse aloud, ask for feedback, and time the speech

• Apologize to the audience for your speech

You're giving a speech about hurricanes. You should organize it...

• topically

• spatially

Which of the following is NOT a general purpose for a speech?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To revitalize

The specific purpose starts with a...

• idea

• single infinitive phrase like "To inform"

• my opinion

How do you create your specific purpose?

• Write the purpose statement as a full infinitive phrase, not as a fragment.

• Express your purpose as a statement, not a question.

• Limit your purpose statement to one distinct idea.