COM 510 Public Speaking Unit 3 Challenge 2
Samuel, a well-known rock climber, just joined Live and Learn Outside, a group that gives
low-income kids opportunities for outside learning. Samuel delivers a speech to raise money at a
top-notch training camp in Palm Beach, Florida, despite having no prior experience speaking in
front of an audience. Here is Samuel's speech's conclusion: Every time I climb, I like going
beyond my perceived limits. I engage in competition with both myself and other climbers to
demonstrate that, with perseverance and hard effort, I am capable of overcoming any challenge. I
am pleased to be working with L&LO because I want other kids to learn how to climb
mountains. I appreciate your attention now. Sadly, just one listener made a monetary contribution
following the lecture.
Whichever of the above describes the failure of Samuel's talk to inspire his listeners to give
money to Live and Learn Outside?
He was overly clear in telling his listeners exactly what to do. He failed to connect with his
audience on a topical level. He failed to inform his listeners of his credentials for making this
address. He failed to stress his call to action because he was too preoccupied with himself.
The company decided to engage a professional speechwriter called Matt after Samuel's first
address. To draft his upcoming speech, which will be delivered at a conference for specialists in
physical education, he meets with Samuel. Samuel is urged to speak up by Matt. "The most
valuable aspects of my education occurred outside of the classroom, which is why I think it's
crucial for all kids to have access to outdoor experiences. The first camping trip I took after
beginning my job with Live and Learn Outdoors made me realize how crucial it is for youngsters
to broaden their perspectives. One child, David, complained nonstop about his soiled clothing the
whole first day. Yet when the sun went down and the stars came out, he stopped whining and
expressed interest.
I'm going to talk to you about the work that this wonderful organization performs to give
youngsters like David the same educational opportunities that I had. In order for all kids to have
the same chances as the pupils you educate, I hope you'll support our efforts. Choose a proposal
Matt could make to Samuel to make the conversation more straight and concise. Samuel should
refrain from using excessively evocative language since it will divert their attention from his
main point. Throughout the speech, Samuel should repeatedly ask and respond to the audience's
"Why are you here?" query. Samuel has to speak more quietly so the audience has to concentrate
more to hear him. Samuel has to express his belief to the audience with emotive language.
Matt questions Samuel about a life-changing climb he performed and what he learnt from his
experiences during their first encounter while they are both sipping coffee. Next Matt drafts a
subject outline and requests that Samuel flesh it out with details from his narrative. Which of the
subsequent claims is true? Samuel felt more certain as a teacher after instructing high school
freshmen how to rock climb. Working in a team is beneficial for stressed-out individuals. On a
good day, hiking might help you feel grounded.
The greatest pressing demand for outdoor activities is among youth. Samuel wants to use
personal anecdotes in his presentations, but Matt cautions him to remain impartial. Samuel has to
make sure that the arguments made by his group are supported by data and facts.
I was just 15 years old when I first climbed the Lunatic Fringe in Yosemite. I went camping and
rock climbing with my father, and we completed a couple smaller climbs in the park before he
determined I was ready for the challenging climb. I want to alter the lives of other teenagers who
will never have someone take them camping, hiking, rafting, or climbing like that climb
transformed mine. Teenagers may experience adventure through our programs in a safe and
secure setting. About 80% of program participants graduate from high school, compared to just
45% of non-participants, and 70% of our program's graduates had never been outside of an urban
region before their journey with us.
Another quarter of our financing comes from businesses and academic institutions that work
with Live and Learn Outdoors to deliver programming, with the other half coming from private
donations. We have statistics spanning 10 years and an external evaluation of our methodology to
support our claim that what we do gives these youngsters a better chance at life. Which of the
following claims is true? We receive half of our money from individual individuals. We have
data going back ten years that show that what we do gives these kids a better chance in life. I
want to make a difference in the lives of other teenagers who will never have a climbing partner.
Youngsters that take part in our program have a 35% higher chance of finishing high school.
Although Matt values authenticity over objectivity, Samuel's personality makes him an effective
spokesman. To make Samuel's lectures more accurate, he meticulously reads over Live and
Learn Outside's yearly reports, assessments, and user statistics. We know that 90% of young
people who participate in outdoor education stay in school longer than their peers who do not
because of respondent response and surveys from all the young people. The easiest method for
Matt to increase the veracity of Samuel's assertion is to change the underlined word.
Samuel is required to deliver a speech to a group of affluent parents who manage a foundation
that aids underprivileged kids in their community. In order to make the speech effective, Matt
wants it to be vivid and detailed. "We are all aware of the impoverished communities just a few
miles from here, where youngsters lack access to the same possibilities as your affluent children.
Several studies have shown that these kids will struggle in life, which is something we are well
aware of. When I was a teenager, I endured several days of fear and uncertainty while clinging to
a tenuous thread of hope. Teenagers living in low-income housing projects might benefit from
your support. Which sentence is the MOST effective for Samuel's audience, keeping in mind that
the purpose is to be vivid and descriptive? "Succeeding in life" is chosen as the program's theme
since it accurately captures its objectives. "Clinging to a small shred of hope" is a fitting
metaphor for dealing with a trying circumstance. Children living in poverty, as it applies to the
program's participants. "Many studies" is employed because it emphasizes the use of factual
information in the discourse.
To guarantee that Samuel's speech is genuine and unique, Matt involves Samuel in the
speech-writing process. Although Samuel does a fantastic job of enhancing the discourse with
vivid description, several passages still need to be revised. Which of the foregoing employs an
analogy? "Looking at the night sky over treetops is like finding a map for your life," someone
once said. Many people believe that Live and Learn Outside is better than other companies since
this works to counteract the elitist attitude of many outdoor education programs. "Camping and
being outside have been my most significant life achievements," "The biggest obstacle our young
people have to conquer is finishing school.
Preparing a presentation for a fundraising event targeted at affluent foundations throughout the
nation is a challenge for Matt and Samuel. They are aware that combining your personal identity
and authenticity with being inclusive while giving effective presentations to various audiences
may be difficult. Choose the instance when Samuel does NOT demonstrate inclusivity and
personalization in accordance with excellent principles for public speaking. At his address at the
Four Seasons Hotel in New York City, Samuel presents himself professionally, including images
of himself at work in the visual aids as a homage to his line of work. There are several ways to
enjoy the outdoors, Samuel asserts. Samuel asserts, "The outdoors is the finest playground that is
accessible for kids. Other than here, where else could they dig their own toilet and they collect
their own water? Samuel claims, "When traveling around the nation and the world in my
twenties, I had the opportunity to climb with some strong and daring women. In Colorado, I
climbed largely with boys."
After drafting five statements with Samuel, Matt underlines key points for Samuel to change and
adapt as necessary for subsequent audiences. Samuel now claims that he has no clue how to
conduct research because he "skipped that class in college," so Matt offers him some advice on
conducting research online. Samuel notices after Matt finishes his speech that parts of it
resemble other speeches he has lately read. They fear that some of their study may have
unintentionally resulted in duplication. What should be done in this situation to prevent
dishonesty? Just mark down phrases. Avoid doing your research online since it's hard to avoid
plagiarism. Run plagiarism-detection software on the full speech. "I don't see how I can convince
wealthy folks to contribute money to underprivileged kids so they can go outside and play!
Samuel exclaims, "I have no idea what I'm talking about. He's beginning to understand that
public speaking might be a more difficult endeavor than rock climbing. Relax, friend, Live and
Learn Outside is happy to have you as a representative, Matt says. Make yourself likable to the
listener, persuade them that all the cool kids are funding us, and then request their cash.
In order to calm Samuel's anxiety, what part(s) of Robert Cialdini's philosophy of appeal is Matt
referring to? Fairness, constraint, constancy, and devotion Popularity and celebrity endorsement
