Exam 12: Planning Public Speaking

Listeners' perceptions of a speaker shape how they respond to a message.

A method of audience analysis that seeks information about specific listeners that relates directly to the speaker's topic and purpose is

Mind mapping is a holistic record of information on a topic.

Effective public speaking is much like ____________________.

Ninety percent of a speech happens before it is delivered.

What information can Kay learn from her demographic audience analysis?

Which of the following is an effective specific purpose statement?

Jamie is speaking about the upcoming local elections.She can learn her audience's opinions about the elections by doing a situational audience analysis.

After you have decided on a general purpose for your speech you need to write a(n)____________________ purpose.

A(n)____________________ is a holistic,visual way to record information on a topic.

One of the most powerful ways for speakers to enhance impact is to demonstrate personal involvement with their topics.

Once you've selected and narrowed your topic and developed your general and specific purpose statements,you are ready to begin writing the body of the speech.

"Knowing how to create a Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Kit could save your life one day" is an example of what?

As part of her planning for her speech,Julia narrowed her topic by associating individual ideas in relation to broader ideas.This concept is known as

Compare and contrast the goals of speaking to inform and speaking to persuade.

The ability to present ideas effectively in public speaking situations will enhance your 

Debbie wants to know if her audience is mostly male or female.She should conduct a(n)____________________ audience analysis.

General features common to a group of listeners are determined through ____________________ audience analysis.

A(n)____________________ statement is the main idea of an entire speech.

The physical setting is part of the speaking occasion.