4
QuizMultiple Choice

Types of Supporting Materials

Question 4 • Speech I - B

Devin is giving a speech about race car driving and would like to include a narrative to help his audience relate to his topic. Which of the following would be the least effective choice for Devin to include in his speech?

Answer
A
a story about when he raced pinewood derby cars with his Boyscout troop as a child and first dreamed of racing cars in real life
B
a story about his passion for the street racing film series “The Fast and the Furious”
C
a story about how his favorite race car driver, Buddy Rice, won the Indianapolis 500 in 2004
D
a story about Dale Earnhardt’s death at the Daytona 500 race in 2001 and how it affected him

Explanation

A narrative is most effective when it connects directly to race car driving and helps the audience relate to the speaker or topic. Devin’s childhood pinewood derby experience, his favorite driver’s victory, and his reaction to Dale Earnhardt’s death all make clear connections to racing. A story about his passion for a street-racing film series is less directly relevant to real race car driving, so it is the least effective choice.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next