It is best to limit your topic for all of the following reasons except:
Which of the following would be the most appropriate informative speech topic for a group of high school seniors? Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Which of the following would probably be the most effective choice for a speech topic?
When faced with apprehension, people tend to breathe more rapidly and shallow, which can actually increase ____________.
Victor has been given the assignment to deliver a 5-7 minute speech on the topic of “The Right to Vote” to his ninth grade US Government class. Help Victor decide on a specific purpose by giving him 1 or 2 suggestions for a narrow persuasive speech topic, and 1 or 2 suggestions for a narrow informative speech topic.

Answers will vary, but should be narrow and should consist of at least one persuasive and one informative speech topic. Answers should be similar to the following examples: Narrow persuasive topic: WHY THE LEGAL VOTING AGE SHOULD BE LOWERED TO 16 IN THE U.S. Narrow informative topic: THE CONTRIBUTION OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON AND LUCRETIA MOTT TO WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE IN THE U.S.
Emily is speaking in front of a group of engineers and computer programmers about some new software she has developed. She notices many of them are scratching their heads, staring at her with confused looks on their faces, or looking around at others in the room. Which of the following should she try in order to better engage her audience?
When Angie stands up in front of a group of people, all of the eyes focused on her make her heart feel as if it is pumping at a million beats per minute, her palms get sweaty and her knees feel very shaky. Angie’s apprehension probably comes from her:
Victor has been given the assignment to deliver a 5-7 minute speech on the topic of “The Right to Vote” to his ninth grade US Government class. Give him 3 or 4 pointers on how to narrow his topic and decide on a purpose (whether to persuade or inform).

Answers will vary but should include several of the following pointers: - Be sure your topic is important and appropriate - Narrow your topic by conducting a survey, viewing news items, brainstorming, or searching encyclopedias, dictionaries, websites, etc. - Limit your topic by asking questions about it, drawing a tree diagram, or searching library directories - decide on a purpose by asking whether he wants to influence what the class believes or does (persuasive) or whether he wants to inform or teach the class something (informative) - decide on a specific purpose by relating it back to the narrow topic
You have been asked to give a speech and video presentation about the bride and groom at your cousin’s wedding. There will be a large group of people present, many of whom you do not know. Briefly describe what preparations you will make and what, specifically, you will do before the presentation to overcome any apprehension you might be feeling.
Answers will vary, but should describe the preparation process and any steps taken to overcome apprehension. For example: - Carefully prepare video presentation - Check equipment ahead of time at the venue - Prepare remarks on notecards - Practice the presentation many times - Visualize the presentation ahead of time - Think positively about the performance - Breathe deeply before going on stage - Do warm-up exercises for body and voice
Which behaviors are characteristics of an effective speaker? Check all that apply.establishing eye contactmaintaining a lounging posturereferring to multimedia visual aidsusing a suitable volume and pacedisplaying indifference about the topic
All of the following represent how audiences can exhibit diversity, except:
Consider this image.

Read this conclusion.Many car accidents are preventable. Skilled motorists with minimal distractions can react quickly and avert danger. Highways, side streets, and driveways all present unpredictable hazards.
Individuals change over ____________ and _____________.
Which area of active listening does the boy in this image need to work on?

Acknowledging controversy and asking for careful consideration are two ways to adapt to which type of audience feedback?
Performers typically stand in the wings __________________ just prior to going on stage. This helps them to think more clearly and settle their nerves.
Jasper is presenting at a seminar to the same audience for the second day in a row. He feels the audience was very receptive to his message yesterday. To keep his audience engaged today, he should:
Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.
Shannon will be giving a presentation on the poetry of Robert Frost, which will include reciting several poems while displaying images in the background. Which of the following methods will likely help her most in overcoming her feelings of apprehension?
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