Objective: Students will research a modern day issues to answer the question, “What is the most important issue facing my community?" in order to deliver a 2-minute speech. Respond to the following prompt on the Schoology discussion board. Speeches are an important part of culture in the United States in order to bring awareness to various political and social concerns. 1. Determine the characteristics of a good speech? 2. Determine the characteristics of a bad speech? 3. Post your response. Comment on one other classmates post stating whether or not you agree with them and why?

Question 1Tips1 ptsAn audience that is unaware of the speech topic is probably a hostile audience.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse Flag question: Question 2Question 2Tips1 ptsA speech that aims to influence and or reinforce the audience's attitudes, beliefs, and values is identified as a speech to _______________.Group of answer choicesactuatepromoteconviencepersuade Flag question: Question 3Question 3Tips1 ptsPersuasive speeches must confront the complex challenge of influencing or reinforcing peoples’ beliefs, attitudes, values, or actions, all characteristics that may seem natural, ingrained, or unchangeable to an audience.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse Flag question: Question 4Question 4Tips1 ptsA speech that aims to have the audience physically change their behavior is recognized as a speech to __________________.Group of answer choicespromoteactuatepersuadeconvience Flag question: Question 5Question 5Tips1 ptsIf the speaker is using  proposition of __________________, they are advocating for the audience to take a course of action.Group of answer choicesfactpolicyvalueprediction Flag question: Question 6Question 6Tips1 ptsIdentification is finding common ground between the speaker and the audience.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse Flag question: Question 7Question 7Tips1 ptsMost persuasive speeches serve as a response to larger circumstancesGroup of answer choicesTrueFalse Flag question: Question 8Question 8Tips1 ptsA proposition of ____________, requires an evaluation criteria.Group of answer choicespolicyvaluepredictionfact Flag question: Question 9Question 9Tips1 ptsIf the speaker is requesting that the audience do not engage in a certain activity, the speaker is using a proposition of ______________.Group of answer choicesvaluepredictionfactpolicy Flag question: Question 10Question 10Tips1 ptsAn audience that knows something about your topic is most likely a neutral audience.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Question 1 of 16Loretta is giving a speech to her government class on the effects of climate change. What would be the most appropriate strategy for this speech?A.Speaking formally and addressing the topic seriouslyB.Speaking casually and addressing the topic with humorC.Speaking conversationally and presenting statements as if they were questionsD.Speaking emotionally to connect with the audience and stir people to actionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What techniques will improve the effectiveness of a public speech? (Choose every correct answer.)Multiple select question.Do research and recheck the facts.Guide the audience with transitions.Cover as many points as possible in the time allowed.Speak on a topic you know well.

Controversial topics should be avoided when constructing an informative speech.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

When considering the demographic characteristic of ___________________, you can evaluate how you should modify your speech to present it to a college audience versus an elementary school audience. Multiple Choicecultureageeconomic statuspolitical orientation