Effective Speaking Chapter 16 - Lhs
Special Occasion Speeches
- 1.What is the first step in creating a special occasion speech?
- A.
Research for suitable material
- B.
Create your outline
- C.
Determine the purpose and type of speech
- D.
Practice your delivery so you sound conversational
- 2.Which of the following is NOT something to consider when writing your special occasion speech?
- A.
Remember that these speeches tend to be “one size fits all”
- B.
Let the special occasion determine the type of speech you will give
- C.
Special occasion speeches can be very culturally specific
- D.
Select the best topic that fits you, your audience, and the occasion
- 3.Which of the following is NOT a guideline for presenting your special occasion speech?
- A.
Use language that is familiar, concrete, and appropriate
- B.
Practice your delivery so that you are natural and confident
- C.
Always use presentational aids
- D.
Consider using presentational aids only when appropriate to the type of speech
- 4.In a(n) _____ speech, the intent of the speaker is to mark a specific event by making it a time to rejoice, honor, arouse, or amuse.
- A.
Informative
- B.
persuasive
- C.
Special occasion
- D.
Demonstration
- 5.A speech marking the events on 9/11 would be a speech to
- A.
Celebrate.
- B.
Entertain.
- C.
Commemorate.
- D.
Inspire.
- 6.As the valedictorian, Leslie got to speak on stage at graduation. This is an example of a speech to
- A.
Entertain.
- B.
Celebrate.
- C.
Inspire.
- D.
Commemorate.
- 7.The primary difference in special occasion speaking versus informative and persuasive speaking is that this speech is determined more by the ______ than anything else.
- A.
Audience
- B.
Objective
- C.
Situation
- D.
Occasion
- 8.As a special occasion speaker, which of the following is NOT a guideline to help you determine the purpose of the occasion?
- A.
Try to get an idea of the atmosphere of the location
- B.
Find out the purpose of both the overall event and the specific event
- C.
Make sure your speech stands out from others in terms of mood and theme
- D.
Find out if someone is introducing you and make sure you don’t repeat what he/she says
- 9.Nate gave the eulogy at his best friend’s funeral. His speech, therefore, had the general purpose of to
- A.
Commemorate,
- B.
Celebrate.
- C.
Inspire.
- D.
Convince.
- 10.A sermon can be considered as a speech to
- A.
Inspire.
- B.
Entertain.
- C.
Celebrate.
- D.
Commemorate.
- 11.Which of the following is NOT a guideline for analyzing your audience for your special occasion speech?
- A.
Research the demographics of the audience
- B.
Talk to someone else to learn about your audience
- C.
Consider the personal, social, and psychological traits of your audience
- D.
Audience analysis is irrelevant since your main focus should be on the general purpose of the speech
- 12.Most special occasion speeches will be delivered using the _____ method.
- A.
Impromptu
- B.
Memorized
- C.
Manuscript
- D.
Extemporaneous
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