Developing Persuasive Speeches — Cumulative exam Answers

Elements of effective rehearsal include all of the following except

Consider the scenario below. Eliza, Manuel, Olivia, and Tony are all running for class president. Today, in the school auditorium, the four candidates will deliver speeches on why they are the best choice for class president. For the last few days each of the students has been practicing for their speech.Which of the examples below best demonstrates use of effective rehearsal strategies?

Daphne owns a night club and frequently entertains large crowds. She feels very comfortable on stage and loves to make people laugh. Justin can’t bear even the thought of speaking to a large group of people. He gets butterflies in his stomach and shakes so badly he can hardly stand, and once even lost his job because he refused to give a presentation to the board of directors. Which of these statements is true?

Informative Speech OutlineINTRODUCTION Talk about graduation coming up.We will all need jobs. But how do we get those jobs.There are four steps to follow in preparing for the job interview. Transition: To begin with - - - - BODY I. You must thoroughly research the company. A. Internet (give example on using the Internet) B. Publications (give examples of government sources, other career publications) C. People (what types of people can you contact?) Transition - Second - - - - - - II. You must thoroughly analyze and prepare yourself. A. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Give examples) B. What can you do to improve your weaknesses? (Give examples) C. Appearance Transition – Next, III. You should anticipate questions and answers. A. Questions asked by the interviewer List questions B. Questions asked by the interviewee List questions Transition – Finally, to lessen anxiety on the big day, IV. You should prepare everything that you need the night before the interview. A. Portfolio (give examples of what it should contain) B. Clothing (cite sources and their recommendations for “career” clothing) C. Transportation Transition - To summarize, CONCLUSION Summarize 4 steps. Quote: If you fail to prepare, you may be preparing to fail.

When making your outline it is important to do all of the following except ____________.

Choose the answer that best summarizes the five Principles of Effective Informative Speeches.

The speech component headings (introduction, main points, transitions, and conclusion) have been replaced with symbols. Review the speech outline and answer the question below.(*) Looking for ways to save money?(*) You can save money and bond in a big way if you groom your dog yourself. (*) How much money do you spend on getting your dog groomed? $30, $40, $50 or more? Today I will demonstrate how to properly groom your dog and help you save money as well as bond more strongly with man's best friend. ( ) Okay, let’s get ready by gathering everything we will need.(#) 1. Gather Materialsa. Brushes (explain different types of brushes for different dogs)b. Towelsc. Nail Clippers (explain how to clip nails without cutting the quick)d. Cottone. Special Ear Wash for Dogsf. Shampoo( ) Now that we have all the grooming equipment, we need a dog! Here Fido!(#) 2. Grooming stepsa. Brush dog to get rid of excess and matted hairb. Clean ears with Cotton and Ear Washc. Wash/dry dogd. Clip nails(#) 3. After Groominga. Praise Fido for being such a trooperb. Give Fido a treatc. Pet Fido for awhile and do the bonding thing( ) Doesn't he look great?(@) Grooming your dog is pretty simple. Simply gather all the materials you need, then brush out the excess or matted hair, clean the ears, wash/dry Fido then clip his nails. After the grooming is the most important step so don't forget to praise and pet your dog!(@) Although grooming your own dog may take a bit more time than just leaving him at the groomer's, doing it yourself is a great way to save money and for the two of you to connect more deeply. What could be better than that? Imagine how much money you can save in a year?(@) Now that you know the steps to groom your dog have fun and happy grooming!

All of the following are examples of effective persuasive speech topics for a group of pregnant women and new mothers except:

All of the following are examples of effective informative speech topics for a group of high school graduates and college students except:

Notecard 1 Notecard 2 Notecard 3 Notecard 4 Which of the above notecards best illustrates organized and effective note taking while doing research?

In which type of persuasive speech is it most important to identify common ground before moving to differences?

When developing a persuasive speech of any type, you should begin by ___________.

Persuasive Speech OutlineI. IntroductionA. Attention-getter: "Sit back. Take a deep breath. Realize this may be the challenge of a lifetime. Accept the fact that you can do it. Give them what they need most- like love attention, guidance, patience, a chance to succeed." Jo Ann Wentzel.B. Preview: In deciding whether or not you want to become a foster parent you should know the following; Know what precautions to take before a child is placed in your home. Realize the gift you are giving as a foster parent. Appreciate the gift you are given as a foster parent.[Transition:First.]II. BodyA. Parenting a foster child1. Common questions asked in accepting a foster child. (United community Caregivers Foster Parent Association)2. Show consistency when children are placed in your home.[Transition: Remember you have to be prepared but you are giving and getting a gift.]B. The gifts you give are:1. You are given the chance to be a role model for the child.2. Stability[Transition: It is important to know you are getting a gift too.]C. Gifts you receive:1. The ability to stay young.2. You improve your parenting skills.[Transition: From all of this you can conclude...]III. ConclusionA. Restate Proposition: So if you have the space, time, and patience, I honestly think you should consider becoming a foster parent.If you have what it takes to become a foster parent the opportunity is there.B. Memorable ending: If after this speech you don't want to become a foster parent, maybe you should do something nice for our kids of the future.

You have been assigned to research Edgar Allen Poe. Your teacher is very clear that your speech should focus on why he is important to American literature.

_____________ are visual methods of clarifying ideas and illustrating the message.

Read the passage and answer the question below.Topic: Organ DonationSpecific Purpose: To persuade my audience to donate their organs and tissues when they die and to act upon their decision to donate.Thesis Statement: The need is constantly growing for organ donors and it is very simple to be an organ donor when you die.I. INTRODUCTIONA. Attention material/Credibility Material: How do you feel when you have to wait for something you really, really want? What if it was something you couldn’t live without? Well, my cousin was five years old when he found out he needed a new kidney. He went on the organ waiting list right away. He was called twice during a six month span that they had a kidney available only to find out that the kidney wasn’t a good match. He had to wait again. The third time was a charm. A small adult was in an accident and his kidney was a good match. This story had a happy ending but so many do not.B. Tie to the audience: One of the people on the waiting list for an organ transplant might be someone you know. C. Thesis and Preview: Today I’d like to talk to you about first, the need for organ donors in our area, second, how you can become an organ donor after you die, and finally, how your family and organ donor recipients benefit from you donation. [Transition into body of speech]: I’ll begin by telling you about the need for organ donors. II. BODY A. People around the world but also right here in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, need organ transplants and they need our help.1. The problem is that there is a lack of organs and organ donors who make organ transplantation possible. a. The need is many organs and tissues such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, corneas, bone, skin, heart valves, and blood vessels(Iowa Statewide Organ Procurement Organization undated brochure).b. A new name is added to the national waiting list every 16 minutes. That means that 3 people will be added to the list during the time we are in class today. 1) The problem is that 10 people will die each day waiting for an organ transplant (LifeSource: Questions and Answers).2) The reason is that are only on the average 5,000 donors nationally per year (LifeSource: Statistics). c. You can choose to donate any needed organs or you can specify which organs or tissues you wish to donate.2.. Organ donation is very important. a. The following poem by Robert Test entitled, "To Remember Me," shows the importance of organ donation."Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby’s face or love in the eyes of a woman. Give my heart to a person whose heart has caused nothing but endless days of pain… Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in my body and find a way to make a crippled child walk…Take my cells, if necessary, and let them grow so that, someday, a speechless boy will shout at the crack of a bat and a deaf girl will hear the sound of rain against her window (South Dakota Lions Eye Bank, undated brochure). b. Not only is this a problem nationally but also it is a big problem right here at home in the Midwest.1) Nationally, there are over 62,000 people waiting as of October 7, 1998. As of October 7, 1998, there are 1,422 people from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and part of Wisconsin that are on the organ waiting list (LifeSource: Statistics).2) The sad part is that there have only been 104 donors in the Midwest so far from January 1998 through August 1998 (LifeSource: Newsnotes).

Which of the following options does not include an organizational style and a correct corresponding example?

Which statement is the most clear and interesting?

Daniel is giving a speech and loses his place because he didn’t prepare clear notes. He gets really nervous and frazzled as he tries to continue. He mispronounces several words throughout his speech such as ethic, conformity, and individualism. In the middle of the speech he puts his hands over his face, looks down at the podium and starts to mumble parts of his speech at a very high speed. He rushes through the rest of the speech, never looking up at the audience, and then runs off the stage. In evaluating the Daniel’s physical delivery which of the following is the most consistent problem for the speaker?