Study Questions

  1. Why is the “game” or “play” metaphor used to describe public speaking.
     
  2. Identify and describe each of the four plays that serve as the foundation for the speechmaking process.
     
  3. What are your goals for the first speech? Who is your audience?  How much do they know about your topic?
     
  4. Where will you collect your supporting evidence? What types of supporting evidence will you used? What types of supporting evidence would the audience find to be most credible based on the topic?}
     
  5. What is a thesis statement? What role does it serve in the speechmaking process?
     
  6. How can you distinguish between the main ideas versus supporting evidence when viewing an outline?
     
  7. According to the reading, how often should you rehearse before presenting a speech? How often do you rehearse before giving a public speech?
     
  8. How would you evaluate your performance on the first speech? What are your strengths? What are some areas that can be improved?  Describe your plan for managing or resolving your weaknesses or problems?