Chapter 504: Speech Choices Videos

Chapter 8 Speech Choices Video: Selecting and Supporting Materials

Watch Selecting and Presenting Supporting Materials from Jacob’s speech and answer the following questions.

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Question

1. What guideline did Jacob forget to follow while showing a visual aid of statistics?

Consider the forum.

Create contrast.

Don’t let the software steal the show.

Make sure your aids support your main point.

Question

2. Which demographic characteristic should Jacob have considered before using the example of Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner?

Age

Political affiliation

Religious orientation

Socioeconomic background

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3. Which guideline for presenting statistics did Jacob follow when discussing the University of Alabama’s athletic revenues?

Cite the source for your statistics.

Don’t use numbers when presenting statistics.

Establish context for your statistics.

Use a verbal chart to display numerical information.