What organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the central idea “Estate taxes should be retained because they preserve opportunity for all, because their elimination would increase the national deficit, and because they are consistent with American values of fairness and justice”?
A. causal
B. formal
C. problem-solution
D. topical
E. economic
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According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) .In my speech today, I will show you the serious health dangers posed by the flu, and I will urge each of you to get a flu shot every year without fail.
A. preview statement
B. transition statement
C. credibility statement
D. attention statement
E. summary statement
“To persuade my audience that the United States Park Service should reduce the number of camp sites in national parks by 50 percent” is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
A. fact.
B. attitude.
C. value.
D. policy.
E. opinion.
As Christopher delivered his speech, he noticed that some members of his audience looked confused as he explained one of his main points. As a result, he slowed down and explained the point again. In this case, Christopher was
A. dealing with external interference.
B. adjusting the channel of communication.
C. interpreting the audience’s frame of reference.
D. compensating for the situation.
E. adapting to audience feedback.
When approaching the lectern and beginning your speech, you should
A. start immediately so your audience does not become impatient.
B. create a bond with the audience by acknowledging your nervousness.
C. establish eye contact with the audience before you start to speak.
D. all of the above.
E. a and b only.