Lexi is preparing an informative speech on retirement savings and how beginning early in life can lead to earlier retirement. She is concerned that many college students do not think about retirement, and that she will have to work hard to retain the audience’s interest throughout the speech. What characteristic of effective speaking is Lexi concerned about?

Fulgencio was giving an informative presentation to his public speaking class, which he had been dreading for the past two weeks. As part of his preparation, he included several photographs and charts, which he was able to refer to during the speech. Doing so helped him to deliver his speech professionally and confidently. Which benefit of using visual aids is best exemplified by Fulgencio’s situation?

To evaluate the sources a speaker uses in their speech, they can use the tests of all but which one of the following?

United States National Parks Background: The National Park Service manages over 60 national parks in the United States. These protected areas preserve natural landscapes, wildlife, and cultural sites and provide recreational opportunities for visitors. Famous national parks include Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite. You are writing an expository speech about national parks and animals. Your first main point will be about the history of national parks. Your second main point is that there are considerations when bringing a dog to a national park including keeping dogs leashed and bring enough water for your animal.  Write a transition sentence from your first to your second main point. Write a sentence to introduce your second main point. Write two sentences to provide listener relevance so your audience continues to be interested in your speech.

If a speaker wants to evoke a mental response rather than a vocal response in the audience, they will want to use what strategy?

Dillon is preparing to deliver a speech on the best places to ski around the state of Utah. He wants to show the audience where each of the top ski resorts are located, and also provide basic directions for how to get to them. What visual aid would best serve Dillon during his presentation?

Which of the following is not mentioned as a consequence of actions by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund?

What does Singer think that those of us with surplus wealth should do with our money?

Which one of the following is not one of Jeffrey Sachs’s “development interventions”?

Which of the following is an example of outsourcing?