U2C2L3: Delivering Your Speech

Question 1

Impromptu

Answer 1

Without planning or rehearsal.

Question 2

Commemorative

Answer 2

Honoring the memory of; speaking in honor of.

Question 3

Demographics

Answer 3

Dealing with the vital and social conditions of people.

Question 4

What are the six categories of speech?

Answer 4

• Informative: tells audience about something
• Persuasive: change mind/behavior about something
• Actuating: motivate for immediate action
• Argumentative: logical appeals and reasoned persuasion
• Entertaining: relay a message in entertaining manner with humor
• Impromptu: no prep beforehand

Question 5

What are two tips for impromptu speaking?

Answer 5

• Try a format such as “Past, Present, Future”
• Do not rush; collect your thoughts

Question 6

What is some basic knowledge about your audience that you should know when making a speech?

Answer 6

• What knowledge does the audience already have about the topic?
• How can you best gain and hold their interest and attention?

Question 7

What are examples of demographics that you can learn about your audience?

Answer 7

• Age
• Gender
• Religion
• Occupation

Question 8

What are several methods that can be used to select a topic?

Answer 8

• Analyze your own interests.
• Identify current topics of interest in the news.
• Cluster topics to think of a concept or idea.

Question 9

Persuasive

Answer 9

Have the power to persuade.

Question 10

What questions should you ask about your chosen topic?

Answer 10

• Are you interested in the topic?
• Do you want to entertain, inform, or persuade?

Question 11

What are some ways to conduct research on your topic?

Answer 11

• Personal experiences
• Public libraries
• School libraries
• Personal interviews (view from expert’s perspective)
• Support your points (details make you look knowledgeable)
• Facts and Figures (the numbers are verifiable)
• Descriptive Statistics (impression of the result of a thorough study)
• Statements of Authority (they let you borrow the credibility of the expert)

Question 12

Eye Contact

Answer 12

Looking someone directly in the eye.

Question 13

Coping

Answer 13

Ability to deal with a difficult situation.

Question 14

Articulate

Answer 14

To speak clearly and effectively.

Question 15

Modulation

Answer 15

To change or vary the pitch, intensity, or tone.

Question 16

Constructive Criticism

Answer 16

Feedback that is helpful and productive.

Question 17

What are the different steps you can use to develop your speech?

Answer 17

• Selecting a topic
• Conducting research
• Outlining information

Question 18

What are the different ways you can organize your information?

Answer 18

• Topical Organization: multiple ideas for one topic in logical order
• Chronological Organization: time sequence for framework
• Spatial Organization: order according to physical space, like geographical speeches
• Classification: topics into categories
• Problem/Solution: problem in the first part of the outline and solution in the second part
• Cause/Effect: cause in the first part of the outline and effect in the second part

Question 19

What should your outline have in it?

Answer 19

• The title
• The specific purpose
• The thesis statement
• The introduction, which may be outlined or written in full
• The body of the speech in outline format
• The conclusion of the speech, which may be outlined or written in full
• A bibliography of sources or references consulted

Question 20

What are the parts of a speech?

Answer 20

• Introduction: gives a preview
• Humor (maybe): associate joke with idea of the speech
• Body: 75% of time to reinforce purpose and give examples
• Conclusion: wraps it up

Question 21

What does the introduction do?

Answer 21

• Grabs the audience’s attention
• Introduces the topic
• Shows the importance of the topic
• Presents the thesis of the topic
• Forecasts the major ideas

Question 22

What are ways to get the attention of your audience?

Answer 22

• Tell a joke
• Wait for silence
• Ask a question

Question 23

What are common symptoms of nervousness?

Answer 23

• Shaking knees
• Dry mouth
• Loss of memory

Question 24

List three strategies for coping with nervousness.

Answer 24

• Concentrate on the subject
• Practice, practice, practice
• Breathe deeply

Question 25

What do you have to remember while giving your presentation?

Answer 25

• Capture the audience’s attention.
• Establish eye contact.
• Articulate your words. Do not mumble.
• Stand up straight, do not shift your body and shuffle your feet.
• Do not put your hands in your pockets.
• Do not use phrases such as “okay”, “you know”, “um”, “I mean”, and “well”.
• Establish an acceptable volume. Do not screech or use a monotone voice.
• Do not talk to your visual aids. Face the audience at all times.

Question 26

What are some ethical speaking guidelines?

Answer 26

• Do not lie.
• Use credible and current sources.

Question 27

What should you focus on when giving feedback?

Answer 27

• The actual content of a speaker’s effort
• What actually happened during the speech
• The observed factors that affected performance of the speech