Chapter 2- Developing Your First Speech

Question 1

classical cannons of rhetoric

Answer 1

invention- ideas used in the speech
arrangement- structuring ideas to convey them effectively to the audience
style- language choice for delivery
memory- prep
delivery- voice and body during speech

Question 2

audience analysis

Answer 2

learning about an audience’s interests to create a speech that meets their needs

Question 3

topic

Answer 3

subject addressed in the speech

Question 4

rhetorical purpose

Answer 4

primary goal for the speech

Question 5

thesis statement

Answer 5

single sentence that sums up the main message and 3 main points

Question 6

main points

Answer 6

major ideas emphasized in the presentation

Question 7

supporting materials

Answer 7

information that bolsters and fleshes out claims

Question 8

brainstorming

Answer 8

quickly listing every idea that comes to mind

Question 9

research

Answer 9

gathering information about your topic

Question 10

bibliographic information

Answer 10

sources of info

Question 11

outline

Answer 11

speech text in brief phrases

Question 12

body

Answer 12

core of the speech; where the main message about the topic is

Question 13

subpoints

Answer 13

explain, prove, expand on main points

Question 14

subordination

Answer 14

main point relates to main topic, subpoints relate to main points

Question 15

introduction

Answer 15

introduces speech, 10-15% of total speech
attention getter- story, quote, statistic, humor
thesis statement- convey topic to audience
establish ethos (credibility)- why listen to you?
preview main points

Question 16

conclusion

Answer 16

summarizes what has just been talked about
review of points
clincher

Question 17

transition

Answer 17

indicates a move from one topic to another

Question 18

word choice/dicton

Answer 18

makes speech more memorable for listeners

Question 19

presentation aid

Answer 19

anything beyond speech itself that audience members can see or hear to help understand the speech

Question 20

extemporaneous delivery

Answer 20

using only notes for speech presentation (not word for word)

Question 21

speech anxiety

Answer 21

early prep
take care of yourself
visualize success
use relaxation strategies
speak first 
systematic desensitization