英语公共演讲

张卫东等

目录

  • 1 Overview of Public Speaking
    • 1.1 Definition of public speaking
      • 1.1.1 Essential qualities of a public speaker
      • 1.1.2 The importance of public speaking
    • 1.2 History of public speaking
      • 1.2.1 Fantastic Four
      • 1.2.2 Main theories of public speaking
    • 1.3 Purposes of public speaking
    • 1.4 Basics to ensure effective public speaking
    • 1.5 Test
  • 2 Organizing Your Speech
    • 2.1 Choosing a topic
    • 2.2 Determining general and specific purposes
    • 2.3 Phrasing the central idea
    • 2.4 Making an outline
    • 2.5 Test
  • 3 Developing Your Speech
    • 3.1 Developing the opening
    • 3.2 Drafting the body
    • 3.3 Ending with a conclusion
    • 3.4 Using transitions and connectives
    • 3.5 Test
  • 4 Presenting Your Speech
    • 4.1 Using language
    • 4.2 Methods of delivery
    • 4.3 Using your body
    • 4.4 Using visual aids
    • 4.5 Test
  • 5 Main Types of Public Speaking
    • 5.1 Speaking to inform
    • 5.2 Speaking to persuade
      • 5.2.1 Definition and methods of persuasion
      • 5.2.2 Types of persuasion
    • 5.3 Speaking in competitions
    • 5.4 Speaking on special occasions
    • 5.5 Test
  • 6 Sample Speeches
    • 6.1 Sample self introduction
    • 6.2 Sample informative speech
    • 6.3 Sample persuasive speech
    • 6.4 Sample speech of using body language
    • 6.5 Sample speech for competition
Test

1. When we use the word “constraint” with regard to public speaking, we are referring to any limitation or restriction you may have as a speaker. 对

2. Your purpose is related to the occasion and is the goal you want to achieve through your speech. 对

3. To inform your audience, you'll need to use rhetorical techniques, metaphors, and convincing evidence from experts to show them that they should do something. 错

4. The context of a speech is the set of circumstances surrounding a particular speech. 对

5. When you choose a topic, start as early as possible. 对

6. A general purpose refers to the broad goal in creating and delivering a speech.  对

7. The most important characteristic of informative topics is that the goal is to gain knowledge.  对

8. A persuasive speech can be distinguished from an informative speech by the fact that it includes a call for action for the audience to make some change in their behavior or thinking. 对

9. Manipulative persuasion occurs when a speaker urges listeners to engage in a specific behavior or change a point of view because the speaker truly believes that the change is in the best interest of the audience members. 错

10. A specific purpose starts with one of the three general purposes and then specifies the actual topic you have chosen and the basic objective you hope to accomplish with your speech. Basically, the specific purpose answers the who, what, when, where, and why questions for your speech. 对

11.“The importance of morning reading” is not an effective central idea because it is expressed in a phrase. 对

12.“Is it necessary to ban smart phones in class?” is not an effective central idea because it is too general.错

13. “Wang Xizhi’s calligraphy is awesome.” is not an effective central idea because it uses figurative language “awesome”.对

14.The sentence “Charles Baudelaire is a great poet.”conveys the main idea clearly and sharply. 错

15. A well-worded central idea should ___(ABCD)

A.be expressed in a full sentence

B.be expressed in a declarative sentence.

C.avoid figurative language.

D.be specific

16.The outline usually displays central idea, main points, supporting materials,etc.对

17.we can not determine whether the speech has a strong reason through the outline.错

18.An outline is a framework and blueprint of the speech. 对

19. The outline can only be expressed in a sentence.错

20. An outline ___ (ABCD)

A.Is where the main points that we want to cover are listed and organized

B.is a detailed map of your speech

C.includes main points

D.includes supporting materials