Direct Questions

Instructions: After watching the video and/or reading the ATTACHED transcript (summary) of the video respond to the following questions. Your answers should be brief yet detailed and written in full sentences.

1. What is the main idea of the speech?

2. What sentence(s) is/are used to state the speaker has knowledge about the topic?

3. The speaker is using a manuscript to deliver his speech. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a manuscript? How was the speech impacted by the use of a manuscript?

4. What structure points were used by the speaker?

5. Did the speaker use pathos? If so, please insert the sentence he used to demonstrate pathos.

6. What communication style was used by the speaker?

7. What supporting materials could have been included to enhance the talk?

8. In public speaking what functions are served by transitions? Provide an example of a transition statement made by the speaker.

9. How do effective introductions and conclusions meet the psychological needs of the audience? How effective was the speaker’s introduction and conclusion?

10. What was the general purpose of the speech? Give a brief reason for your answer.

11.

Write a ONE Paragraph summary of the impact the speech had upon you. You should have a minimum of five sentences which connect you to the message.

(Please Answer the questions directly with no makeups.)