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The first step in designing a persuasive speech is to make certain that the general purpose of the speech is to persuade.

Words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation are called directional signs.

In his presentation, Lazlo signals to his audience that he is concluding his presentation, but then says, “Oh, yes, I also need to tell you these important facts.” This is an example of a quality conclusion.

The third step of the KEYS approach suggests that we need to be aware of our personal presentation style and be prepared to alter it if the situation calls for it.

A speaker should not use an outline because it eliminates the possibility of reading the presentation.

An objective is a one- or two-sentence declarative statement regarding interview questions you object to being asked.

Inoculation refers to the need to protect yourself from the audience by seeing a doctor for a vaccination prior to speaking.

Andre is presenting to the city seniors’ club and wants to make certain that all the audience members can hear him. As he speaks, he focuses on an audience member in the back corner of the room and projects his voice to that person and works very hard to maintain this volume throughout the presentation. This is good idea for Andre to do.

Danny arrived at college late from summer break due to a family emergency. By the time he arrived, all the paid available internships had been taken. To gain valuable experience, Danny was able to meet with a mid-level manager at a local company who consented to allowing Danny to follow along to see how things were done until such time as Danny could find an internship. This is known as shadowing.

Cole has put forth the argument that all fires produce smoke and she sees smoke over the nearby mountain, then there is a fire on the other side of the mountain. Cole has used deductive reasoning.