Answer to Question #273387 in English for Jen

Question

Which of the following examples best describes a keynote address?

a. Giving a speech at an IT convention that encourages innovation and entrepreneurialism.

b. The city is honoring your mother and her admirable work in public service by designing a new garden in the city park and naming it after her. You will be giving a speech to your mother at the unveiling of the new garden on the opening day.

c. Giving a toast at your best friend’s wedding.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a speech of tribute?

a. The speaker needs to describe his or her personal connections with the person or event being honored.

b. The speaker needs to persuade the audience of the greatness of the person or event being recognized.

c. The speaker needs to communicate to the audience why the person or event recognized is being acknowledged.

The purpose of the ______ is to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event

a. speech of presentation

b. keynote address

c. commencement address

Answer 1

a) Giving a speech at an IT convention that encourages innovation and entrepreneurialism.

c. The speaker needs to communicate to the audience why the person or event recognized is being acknowledged.

b. keynote address