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Chapter 1: Basic Speech Preparation

Q: What are the four steps of basic speech preparation?
A: Fake it till you make it, Research, Organize, Practice & Delivery

Q: What are the key elements of organizing a speech?
A: Template, Purpose, Mood, Audience, Introduction, Main Points

Q: What are classroom rules during speeches?
A: Clap, No electronics, Don’t move around


Chapter 2: Active Listening

Q: What are the four steps of active listening?
A: Receiving/Attending, Understanding, Responding/Feedback, Recalling/Remembering

Q: What is receiving/attending in active listening?
A: Physically hearing and seeing the message, being open-minded

Q: What is understanding in active listening?
A: Comparing the meaning of the message with what you already know

Q: What is responding/feedback in active listening?
A: Verbal and nonverbal responses that indicate understanding or misunderstanding

Q: What is recalling/remembering in active listening?
A: How long you remember a message and its relevance to you

Q: What are the two types of noise that affect listening?
A: External (outside noise), Internal (thoughts)

Q: What is the difference between hearing and listening?
A: Hearing: Sound waves hitting the eardrum and triggering the brain
Listening: Actively assigning meaning to spoken and non-verbal messages

Q: What are two messages in communication?
A: What the speaker thinks they are communicating vs. what the listener believes they are hearing

Q: What are reasons we don’t listen effectively?
A: External noise, Internal noise, Selective listening, Defensive listening, Cultural differences, Pretend listening


Chapter 3: Audience Analysis

Q: What factors should be considered when selecting a speech location?
A: Environment, People, Mood

Q: What are three ways to collect audience information?
A: Survey, Focus group, Interview

Q: What is audience disposition?
A: How the audience feels about the speaker and the topic


Chapter 5: Research for Professional Speeches

Q: Why is research important in professional speeches?
A: Ensures reliability, credibility, and trustworthiness

Q: What are the three checks for evaluating an internet source?
A: Who paid for it, Who wrote it, When was it published

Q: What two items must be included in an in-speech citation?
A: Author/Organization, Date

Q: What are the benefits of using the library for research?
A: Reliable sources, Citations provided, Permalinks available

Q: What are the three forms of research?
A: Interview, Internet research, Library


Chapter 6: Research (Refer to Chapter 5)


Chapter 8: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Q: What are the four elements of an introduction?
A: Attention getter, Topic, Credibility/Goodwill, Preview statement

Q: What percentage of a speech should be the introduction?
A: 20%

Q: What are the two parts of a conclusion?
A: Summary, Ending statement

Q: What percentage of a speech should be the conclusion?
A: 10%

Q: What is the purpose of a transition?
A: Alerts the audience to the next point, Re-engages listeners

Q: What are the different forms of transitions?
A: Enumeration (First, Second, Third), Theme (Recurring significant idea), Internal summaries (ex. "Keeping these points in mind…")


Chapter 12: Speech Genres

Q: What are the three types of speech genres?
A: Informative, Persuasive, Celebratory

Q: What are two common themes of celebratory speeches?
A: Bringing the community together, Focusing on the present

Q: How do celebratory speeches bring communities together?
A: Mutual history, Shared values, Common commitments

Q: What are the four categories of celebratory speeches?
A: Recognition, Praise, Inspiration, Mourning loss


Chapter 14: Informative Speaking

Q: What type of language should be used in informative speeches?
A: Unbiased, Neutral

Q: What are the six types of informative speeches?
A: Objects, People, Events, Processes, Concepts, Issues

Q: What are the five informative strategies?
A: Description, Definition, Explanation, Demonstration, Narration

Q: What are three key tips for informative speaking?
A: Keep it simple, Make it unique, Make it personally relevant