Supporting Your Ideas

What is a direct quote?

• A direct quote is a paraphrased version of someone's words

• A direct quote is a fictional account of someone's words

• A direct quote is the exact words spoken or written by someone, without any alteration or interpretation.

• A direct quote is a summary of someone's words

What is disinformation?

• False information spread deliberately to deceive or mislead people.

• Information spread unintentionally.

• Accurate information shared to inform people.

• Random facts without any purpose.

Can you provide an example of an exemplary narrative?

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

• An exemplary narrative example could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.

• Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Explain what an explanatory narrative is.

• An explanatory narrative is a detailed account or story that provides information, context, and reasoning to help the reader understand a particular topic or concept.

• An explanatory narrative is a short story with no context or reasoning.

• An explanatory narrative is a visual representation without any details or explanations.

• An explanatory narrative is a type of poem that doesn't provide any information.

How would you create a hypothetical example to support your idea?

• Provide a real-life example that contradicts the idea

• Create a scenario where the idea is applied in a practical context, showcasing its benefits or outcomes.

• Create a fictional story that has no relevance to the idea

• Use a scientific study that disproves the idea

Why is expert testimony important in a speech?

• Expert testimony adds credibility, authority, and expertise to the information being presented.

• Expert testimony provides entertainment value to the audience.

• Expert testimony can confuse the audience with technical jargon.

• Expert testimony is irrelevant and distracts from the main points of the speech.

When should you use a direct quote in your speech?

• When you want to show off your memory skills

• When you want to make your speech longer

• When you want to confuse the audience

• When you want to emphasize a specific point, provide evidence or credibility, or when the exact wording is crucial for the message you are conveying.

How can you identify disinformation in a speech?

• Ignore all information presented

• Believe everything without question

• Only fact-check some parts of the speech

• Fact-check the information, verify sources, look for logical fallacies, cross-reference with reliable sources

Give an example of a hypothetical scenario to illustrate a point.

• Developing a new product

• Investing in a new technology

• Launching a new marketing campaign

• Implementing a new HR policy

Why is it crucial to include expert testimony in your speech?

• Experts are not always reliable sources.

• It adds credibility, authority, and depth to your arguments.

• It makes the speech too long and boring.

• It confuses the audience with conflicting information.