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Week 2 Quiz - Critique Sample Speeches
Please view the resources and especially the videos prior to completing the quiz.
These can be found in the module entitled Week 2 Quiz Resources.
Complete the Week 2 Quiz in order to critique the two student speeches for
purpose, speaker credibility, the hook, the closing
After watching the two ENG 131 students’ sample speeches (Ty and Allison), answer
the following questions.
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Essay
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Chapter 6 discusses the general purpose and the specific purpose for delivering a
speech.
Identify the general purpose and the specific purpose of Ty’s speech.
Identify the general purpose and the specific purpose of Allison’s speech.
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Essay
25 points
Chapter 9 examines the speaker’s relationship with the audience and classifies
speaker credibility in three ways.
Why is establishing a relationship with one’s audience important?
Define speaker credibility.
Which method of speaker credibility does Ty employ? Explain.
Which method of speaker credibility does Allison employ? Explain.
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25 points
Chapter 9 identifies several methods for getting the audience’s attention (the hook).
Which method does Ty use in her speech? Explain.
Which method does Allison use in her speech? Explain.
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Essay
25 points
Chapter 11.2 presents several ways to end a speech.
Which method(s) does Ty use to conclude her speech? Explain.
Which method(s) does Allison use to conclude her speech? Explain
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