Giving Persuasive Speeches

When beginning a speech you should...

• ...listen to the needs of the audience.
• ...ask people what they want you to talk about.
• ...always start with a joke.
• grab the attention of the audience

Strong speeches...

• A. contain regular eye contact.
• B. are given by a speaker who whispers.
• C. may be easily heard due to volume.
• D. Both A and C.

A person has given a strong speech when...

• ...they have remained on topic and explained each reason.
• ...included a song and/or dance in the performance.
• they dressed up.
• they explained little about the topic.

An anecdote is...

• ...the medicine for a snake bite.
• ...a short, personal story.
• ...a short explanation.
• ...a word my teacher uses to show off.

Opinion speeches should try to persuade the audience...

• True
• False

Gestures are a strong way to help stress certain ideas in a speech.

• False
• True

It is ok to begin, "Today, I'm going to give a speech about..."

• Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about.
• No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech.

Using facts throughout my speech...

• is a way to waste time and get me through this!
• ...bores the audience.
• is evidence that backs up the point I am trying to make.
• is a legit way to show off.

It is important to learn to give speeches because...

• ...they help me think better and understand.
• ...they help me gain confidence and grow as a person.
• ...they help me pass the test.
• ...they help me remember stuff.

Audience listeners will most remember...

• how I made them laugh.
• falling asleep.
• my reasons/points.
• the beginning and end of the speech.