Speechwriting Elements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a 'preview' in the introduction of a speech?
- A brief outline of the main points to come (Correct answer)
- A list of sources
- A summary of past speeches
- A joke about the venue
Correct answer: A brief outline of the main points to come
A preview briefly forecasts the main points the speech will cover.
Question 2: Which classical appeal relies on logic and evidence?
- Pathos
- Ethos
- Logos (Correct answer)
- Kairos
Correct answer: Logos
Logos is the appeal to reason through facts and logical argument.
Question 3: The appeal to a speaker's credibility and character is known as what?
- Logos
- Ethos (Correct answer)
- Pathos
- Mythos
Correct answer: Ethos
Ethos establishes the speaker's trustworthiness and authority.
Question 4: An emotional appeal that stirs the audience's feelings is called what?
- Pathos (Correct answer)
- Logos
- Ethos
- Topos
Correct answer: Pathos
Pathos moves the audience by appealing to emotions.
Question 5: What is the role of a 'signpost' within a speech body?
- To cite a reference
- To signal where the speaker is in the structure (Correct answer)
- To end the speech
- To greet the audience
Correct answer: To signal where the speaker is in the structure
Signposts mark progress and orient listeners within the speech.
Question 6: Restating the thesis and main points in the conclusion is called what?
- Previewing
- Summarizing (Correct answer)
- Hooking
- Transitioning
Correct answer: Summarizing
A summary in the conclusion reinforces the thesis and key points.
Question 7: Why is establishing relevance to the audience an important introductory element?
- It pads the speech
- It shows why the topic matters to listeners (Correct answer)
- It replaces the thesis
- It lists the speaker's awards
Correct answer: It shows why the topic matters to listeners
Showing relevance motivates the audience to care and keep listening.
Speechwriting Elements 3
What is a 'preview' in the introduction of a speech?