Answer all five questions in complete sentences. Be specific and use examples where asked. Each response should be at least one full paragraph.
1. Organizing Your Message
You’ve been asked to speak for five minutes at a career day event about your dream job. Create a brief outline for your speech, including an engaging opening, two or three key points you’d cover, and a strong closing. Explain how this organization will help make your speech more effective and memorable.
2. Knowing Your Audience
You’re preparing a presentation for a group of middle school students about internet safety. What are three specific ways you would adjust your language, content, and tone to suit this younger audience? Give examples for each.
3. Persuasion and Evidence
Write a persuasive paragraph encouraging classmates to participate in a campus cleanup day. Then, explain what strategies you used to make your message clear and persuasive, including any specific examples or reasoning you used.
4. Using Visual Aids Effectively
Imagine you’re giving a speech explaining how to build a simple budget. Describe a visual aid (e.g., chart, infographic, demo) you would use to support your explanation. How would you present it, and why would it improve audience understanding?
5. Storytelling and Engagement
Think of a time a speaker or presenter used a personal story to connect with the audience. Summarize the story and explain why it was effective. How might you use a short story or personal anecdote in one of your own speeches to build a connection with your listeners?