Review

 1. problem-solution pattern  The problem is defined, possible solutions are identified and then the best solution is selected  2. topical pattern  Information is arranged according to subdivisions of the topic of the speech

 3. chronological pattern  Material organized according to their relationship in time  4. apprehension  Fear  5. thesis  The main idea that a speaker wants the audience to get from a speech

 6. What are the 3 basic purposes for speaking?  Speaking to inform  Speaking to persuade  Speaking to promote social cohesion

 7. What items must you take into account when analyzing your audience?  Age  Gender  Background and attitudes  Appearance  context

 8. What is the first step to conquering stage fright?  Practice

 1. What are the main steps in completing a pre-interview checklist?  Confirm arrangements with interviewee  Arrange interview setting  Becoming informed  Examining attitudes  Preparing opening remarks  Planning how to record the interview

 2. Why are yes or no questions considered to be poor questions?  Because they can lead to dull and uninformative answers.  3. What are two situations in which follow-up questions should be asked?  When the answer is not as complete as was hoped.  When unfamiliar information is given.

 4. What are the three parts of an interview?  Introduction  Body  Conclusion  5. What are open-ended questions?  Questions that cannot be answered with a yes or no answer.

 1. Spatial  Presents pieces of information in terms of where they occur in a physical space  2. topical  Presents information in terms of subdivisions of the topic of the speech.

 3. chronological  Presents the parts of a speaker’s information in terms of when they occur in time.  4. What is the main purpose of an informative speech?  To explain or inform

 5. What are the 6 ways to develop main ideas?  Definitions  Examples  Comparison or contrast  Anecdotes and other narratives  Testimony by authorities  statistics

 6. In what part of the speech is the main idea developed?  The body  7. What is the best way to prepare for answering questions after an informative speech?  Become thoroughly familiar with your topic.

 8. What are the three steps to preparing a speech that explains a process?  Fix the specific purpose and topic of the speech firmly in your mind.  Analyze your audience  List all the steps in the process in the order in which they occur  9. What is an analytical speech?  Oral report describing and analyzing a topic