Chapter 9 Concept Questions (Total 12.5 points; points as indicated per question)

1) In your own words, contrast the following: general goal, specific goal, and thesis statement. Give an example of each. (7.5 points)

2) Which demographic and cultural factors of an audience do you think a speaker should pay most attention to during audience analysis? Explain your answer, giving examples. (5 points)

Chapter 10 Concept Questions (Total 10 points; points as indicated per question)

1) In Chapter 4, you learned the value of using low-level abstractions to explain your ideas clearly. How can you apply this concept to your use of supporting materials in your group presentations? (5 points)

2) Review the various types of Verbal Support for presentations in Table 10-1 on page 298. Identify the one type that you think is most effective, define what it is and explain why you think it is most effective. Identify the one type that you think is least effective, define what it is and explain why you think it is least effective. (5 points)