Chapter 15: Delivery
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23. In the context of public speaking, which of the following statements is true of evaluating speeches?
It rarely deals with what went wrong during a speech.
It is done by the speaker and the entire audience together after a speech.
It is done by answering questions that relate to the basics of content, structure, and delivery.
It negatively affects a speaker’s successive speaking experiences.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Critical analysis of speeches provides the speaker with an analysis of both
where the speech went right and where it went wrong. See 15-7: Evaluating Speeches
b. Incorrect. Critical analysis of speeches provides the speaker with an analysis of both
where the speech went right and where it went wrong. See 15-7: Evaluating Speeches
c. Correct. If a speech has good content that is adapted to the audience, is organized,
and is delivered well, it is likely to achieve its goal. Thus, you can evaluate any speech
by answering questions that relate to the basics of content, structure, and delivery. See
15-7: Evaluating Speeches
d. Incorrect. Critical analysis of speeches provides the speaker with an analysis of both
where the speech went right and where it went wrong. See 15-7: Evaluating Speeches
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.15.07 – Evaluate speech effectiveness.
Evaluation of rhetoric
Evaluation of argumentation
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24. In the context of public speaking, a speech critique checklist
can be used during the rehearsal period of a speech.
has items related to the speech rather than the speaker.
has no purpose other than documentation.
can be used as an effective presentational aid during a speech.
Analysis:
a. Correct. You can evaluate any speech by answering questions that relate to the
basics of content, structure, and delivery. You can use a speech critique checklist to
analyze your first speech during your rehearsal period and to critique sample student