PART 1 – LISTENING    (12 Points)

Explain what is appreciative listening and cite 2 examples of this form of listening?

Explain what is empathic listening and cite 2 examples of this form of listening?

Explain what is comprehensive listening and cite 2 examples of this form of listening?

Explain what is critical listening and cite 2 examples of this form of listening?

PART 2 – SELECTING A TOPIC & PURPOSE       (4 Points)

What four brainstorming methods can you follow if you are having trouble choosing a topic for your speech?

Explain the problem with each of the following specific purpose statements, and rewrite the statements to correct the problem.   (9 Points)

To inform my audience how to make perfect popcorn every time.

To inform my audience about the growth of credit card fraud and the methods of sound financial planning.

To inform my audience about Vietnam.

You have been assigned a 5-6 minute informative research speech. Your topic subject is Leonardo da Vinci. Your 3 main points of discussion within the speech will be:

1. As a painter, Leonardo produced the ‘Last Supper’, the ‘Mona Lisa’, and other masterpieces.

2. As an inventor, Leonardo drew plans for such devices as a parachute and flying machine.

3. As an astronomer, Leonardo concluded that the earth revolves around the sun.

Knowing the above 3 main speech points:       (3 Points)

What is the general purpose of the speech?

What is the specific purpose of the speech?

What is the central idea of the speech?

NOTE: MAIN POINTS #1, #2 AND #3 ARE NOT THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS.

PART 3 –  ANALYZING THE AUDIENCE    (7 Points)

Presidential candidate Joe Biden is speaking to a mixed crowd of 350 adults at the downtown campus of Loyola University. Elaborate on a minimum of 3 local/national issues the citizens of Chicago would be interested hearing from the candidate that would pertain to them.