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1. For each of the characters described below, what types of…
1. For each of the characters described below, what types of informative speeches might each person be called upon to give in her or his personal and professional life? List as many as you can think of for each.
A. Stacy is an emergency room physician and medical school professor. She also serves on the board of directors for a local college. For recreation she enjoys rock climbing.
B. Rick is an animal control officer who volunteers his time at both the animal shelter and the local Habitat for Humanity group. He is in a bowling league with other city employees.
C. Akiko is in insurance sales and volunteers in the math classroom at her children’s middle school. As a hobby, she collects and sells antiques
2. Early in the module, the importance of credibility was discussed. Can you think of any presentations you heard where you DID NOT feel that the speaker had credibility? What did the speakers do and say to make you think they lacked credibility? If you were to give these speakers advice on how to improve their credibility, what would you say?
3. The chapter states that speakers need to be objective, credible, knowledgeable and that they need to make the topic relevant to the audience. Rank these responsibilities in order from most to least important, and then explain your ranking.
4. Imagine you are giving an informative speech on ______________ [you fill in the blank]. How would you apply each of the five attention getting techniques — intensity, novelty, contrast, activity and humor — in your speech? Make note of at least one idea for each technique.
5. After you have selected a topic for your informative speech, answer the questions below to help determine ways to orient your topic to your audience. Questions adapted from Ulloth and Alderfer, (1998b, pp. 61 – 62). A. How much information does your audience already have about your topic?
A. How much information does your audience already have about your topic?
B. What social or cultural influences of audience members might affect their reaction to your topic?
C. How can your topic be made interesting if the audience has no knowledge or apparent interest in it?
D. Are there any mental, physical, or emotional factors in the audience that may affect their response to your speech?
E. What do you want your audience to understand after you have delivered your speech?
