Since this chapter incorporated many of the ideas we built on from the rest of the book let’s see how much you know. Answer these questions to see if you are ready to design and deliver Your Best Speech Ever!
1. What are the five phases of the speech writing process?
2. True or False: You should always accept a speaking engagement.
3. How often do speakers have the opportunity to speak about whatever they want? Why?
4. List five different types of reasons people are requested to speak.
5. List several questions you should ask the coordinator prior to the event.
6. Explain how to schedule your time to prepare ideally for a speech.
7. Should every speech have credible research? Why? Why not?
8. According to Benjamin Franklin, how much time is earned for every minute spent organizing?
9. What are the three different types of audience analysis? How do they differ?
10. How do your emotional and motivational appeal differ?
11. How should you determine the organizational strategy for your main points?
12. What is a skeleton outline and how does it differ from a regular outline?
13. True or False: You should only write key words not full sentences when you write your speech.
14. Which part of the speech is most important to the audience? Why?
15. Compare and contrast the Introduction versus the Conclusion.
16. What should your cards contain?
17. What is the biggest mistake speakers make in regards to their cards?
18. What rubric should you use to be sure you make your visuals work for you?
19. What is involved in creating a deliberate practice?
20. How can you create a Delivery Plan of Action?
21. What are five things you can do to reduce your anxiety?
22. Which phase do you think will be the easiest to master? Which phase will be the most difficult? Why?
23. Explain the 3 to 1 rule of feedback.
24. True or False: You should always record your speech.
25. What questions do you have?
26. Which quote from this chapter resonates with you the most?