Explain why capturing your audience's attention with an
attention-getter is so important to the introduction.
What will be an ideal response?
They are important because they are the "hooks" that draw in the audience and
makes them want to listen to the rest of the speech.
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Describe a conflict you experienced recently that had positive outcomes; include discussion of the actual steps you took and how they relate to the stages of conflict from the textbook
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is suggested in the chapter regarding the answering of common questions?
a. When asked to describe yourself during an interview, you should talk about your astrological sign, favorite restaurants, achievements in youth sports, or high school prom theme, in order to establish a relaxed transactional climate. b. When asked about your greatest weaknesses, you should make up a fake weakness so you have something to say when asked. c. When asked, “Why do you want to work here?” you should address the issue of desired salary and benefits at that time. d. When asked, “What is your ideal job?” you should play it safe and simply describe attributes of an ideal position.
According to your textbook, "ethnocentrism" is the position that our world view is better than anyone else's
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In an informative speech to a group of incoming high school seniors, Tori talked about the change in her confidence level from her first year in college to her senior year. Although college seemed a long way off for her audience, they listened intently. Tori made her speech interesting by
a. telling a story that had conflict and suspense.
b. presenting information that related to their lives.
c. asking them a rhetorical question.
d. presenting information that was startling.