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Audiences find well-organized speakers to be more credible than poorly organized speakers.

True

How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speaker's competence and trustworthiness.

True

Most speeches should contain from two to four main points.

True

Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.

True

Speeches arranged in spatial order follow a time sequence.

False

A speech explaining the steps involved in making bread from beginning to end would be arranged in spatial order.

False

When developing a speech, you should try to roughly balance the amount of time devoted to each main point.

True

A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal previews together.

False

The following statement is an example of a transition: "Now that we've seen that binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let's look at some ways to help curb the problem."

True

How well a speech is organized likely will influence

how clearly the audience understands the speech, how the audience views the competence of the speaker, how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.

The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.

body

What is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

chronological order.

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

spatial order.

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches.

persuasive

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate:
I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs.
II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.
III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s.
IV. Chocolate's popularity and uses continue to expand today.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

chronological

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear.

I.The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal.
II.The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones.
III.The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

spatial

Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points.

I. Caused by the bite of infected mosquitoes, West Nile virus has spread throughout the United States.
II. The effects of West Nile virus include flu-like symptoms, convulsions, swelling of the brain, and, in some cases, death.

causal

Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on low adult literacy.

I. Low adult literacy has reached crisis proportions in the United States.
II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

problem-solution

A soccer player herself, Jennine is very concerned about the growing number of serious injuries at all levels of the sport. When the time came for her persuasive speech, she presented a speech with the following main points:

I. In the past ten years serious soccer injuries have risen dramatically among players of all ages and skill levels.
II. The best way to control this problem is through changes in rules and training.

Jennine's main points were arranged in __________ order.

problem-solution

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the book To Kill a Mockingbird.

I. To Kill a Mockingbird was the first, and only, novel written by Harper Lee.
II. To Kill a Mockingbird won a Pulitzer Prize for literature and became a modern classic.
III. To Kill a Mockingbird has been banned by some public schools because of its themes.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

topical

Which is recommended for preparing main points?

Try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point, Keep main points clearly separate from one another.

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What is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech group of answer choices?

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech? It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

Why should main points be limited in a speech?

b. No matter how long a speech may be, it should have a limited number of main points or the audience will have trouble sorting them out. 2. If a speaker discovers that she or he has too many main points, the points should be condensed into a few broad categories.

What is the limit for the appropriate amount of main points a speech should contain?

It is advisable to limit your content to between two and five main points, with a maximum of seven main points. Science communicators recommend using three main points for speeches about science (AAAS, n.d.). If you have too many main points, your audience will forget them.

What is the most important aspect of a speech quizlet?

Knowing your audience is the single most important aspect of speech preparation and delivery. A psychological analysis of your audience seeks to identify the audience's attitudes, beliefs, and values.

What kind of credibility does a speaker have with the audience before they begin their speech based on the speaker's reputation quizlet?

- Initial credibility is the audience;s perception of a speaker before the speech begins. - Derived credibility is produced by everything a speaker says and does during the speech. - Terminal credibility is the audience's perception of the speaker at the end of the speech.

Which of the following is the type of credibility a speaker has before beginning to speak multiple choice question?

Initial credibility is the audience's perception of the speaker before the speech begins. 2. Derived credibility is produced by everything a speaker says and does during the speech.

Which term best the credibility the speaker brings with them before they even begin to speak?

a) initial credibility: when the speaker already has the audience believing in his credibility it is called initial credibility.

What type of credibility do you have when you start a presentation?

Ethos consists of convincing your audience that you have good character and you are credible therefore your words can be trusted. Ethos must be established from the start of your talk or the audience will not accept what you say.