Assignment

1. Explain the difference between the following sets of questions:

a. Neutral vs Leading
b. Open vs Closed
c. Primary vs Secondary

2. Explain what it means to speak extemporaneously, and why this is usually the most effective delivery method in most situations.

3. How can logical, emotional, and ethical appeals all be used to make a speech more effective? Explain which of the following is the most important: logical or emotional.

4. Explain why it is important to analyze your audience before preparing a speech. What are some of the things you might want to find out about an audience?

5. You must give a speech to a group of your co-workers or, if you are not employed a group of good friends. You must persuade them that they should sign up for a speech class.

a. Explain where you would give the speech and at least four reasons why.

b. Explain at least four problems you might expect to encounter in giving this speech.

c. Write a short introduction for the speech.

d. Write a key word/key phrase outline for the speech using at least three main points and two sub-points for each main point.

e. Write a short conclusion for the speech.