Exam 15: Invitational Speaking

A(n) __________ speech is one in which a speaker enters into a dialogue with an audience to clarify positions, explore issues and ideas, or articulate beliefs and values.

Which of the following is not a tip for giving an effective invitational speech?

Which pattern of organization allows the speaker to systematically address the many sides and positions of an issue before opening up the speech for dialogue with the audience?

When speakers explore an issue, they develop that position by inviting the audience to see the issue from their perspective and return the gesture by asking to see the issue from the perspective of the audience.

The two types of invitational speaking are to __________.

Phrases such as "This is the right view because," "This solution is the best option because," and "Because of my experience, I know there is only one solution," are examples of using invitational language to communicate to your listeners that you value them and only are trying to explain your view and not impose it on others.

When speakers create the __________, they recognize that the members of your audience are experts in their own lives.

Which of the following is not part of the invitational environment?

Visual aids can help explain material and thus enhance the clarity of the information.

What invitational environment condition is fulfilled when a speaker recognizes the inherent value of her or his audience's views, although those views might be different from the speaker's?