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3. chronological pattern Material organized according to their relationship in time 4. apprehension Fear 5. thesis The main idea that a speaker wants the audience to get from a speechTRANSCRIPT
CHAPTER 5-7Review
Chapter 5 1. problem-solution pattern The problem is defined, possible solutions
are identified and then the best solution is selected
2. topical pattern Information is arranged according to
subdivisions of the topic of the speech
3. chronological pattern Material organized according to their
relationship in time
4. apprehension Fear
5. thesis The main idea that a speaker wants the
audience to get from a speech
6. What are the 3 basic purposes for speaking?
Speaking to inform Speaking to persuade Speaking to promote social cohesion
7. What items must you take into account when analyzing your audience?
Age Gender Background and attitudes Appearance context
8. What is the first step to conquering stage fright?
Practice
Chapter 6 1. What are the main steps in completing
a pre-interview checklist? Confirm arrangements with interviewee Arrange interview setting Becoming informed Examining attitudes Preparing opening remarks Planning how to record the interview
2. Why are yes or no questions considered to be poor questions?
Because they can lead to dull and uninformative answers.
3. What are two situations in which follow-up questions should be asked?
When the answer is not as complete as was hoped.
When unfamiliar information is given.
4. What are the three parts of an interview?
Introduction Body Conclusion
5. What are open-ended questions? Questions that cannot be answered with
a yes or no answer.
Chapter 7 1. Spatial Presents pieces of information in terms of
where they occur in a physical space
2. topical Presents information in terms of
subdivisions of the topic of the speech.
3. chronological Presents the parts of a speaker’s
information in terms of when they occur in time.
4. What is the main purpose of an informative speech?
To explain or inform
5. What are the 6 ways to develop main ideas?
Definitions Examples Comparison or contrast Anecdotes and other narratives Testimony by authorities statistics
6. In what part of the speech is the main idea developed?
The body
7. What is the best way to prepare for answering questions after an informative speech?
Become thoroughly familiar with your topic.
8. What are the three steps to preparing a speech that explains a process?
Fix the specific purpose and topic of the speech firmly in your mind.
Analyze your audience List all the steps in the process in the
order in which they occur
9. What is an analytical speech? Oral report describing and analyzing a
topic