2.5.2 - Techniques for Engaging the Audience
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Practice Questions
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What is a rhetorical question?
💡 Hint: Think about questions that make you think.
Give one reason why anecdotes are helpful in speeches.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of personal stories.
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What is the main purpose of a rhetorical question?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of asking a question without expecting an answer.
True or False: Anecdotes should always be lengthy.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the purpose of using anecdotes effectively.
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Challenge Problems
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Craft a 2-minute speech segment using all elements of audience engagement discussed in the chapter. Incorporate a rhetorical question, an anecdote, a joke, and factual data.
💡 Hint: Consider how the introduction, body, and conclusion can use these techniques to flow together.
Analyze a popular TED Talk and identify the engagement techniques used. Discuss their effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the speaker prompts audience interaction and maintains attention.
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