Support+(Evidence)

Supporting materials and critickle thinking : materials used to support a speakers thoughts and ideas.
 * what is supporting materials?

Three types: 1. __Examples__ a) Brief examples: b) Extended examples: c) Hypothetical examples: d) Statistics
 * concrete and vivid examples have a major powerful impact on the listenersresponse and belifes.
 * by the use of examples ideas turn into reality.
 * used to illustrate and spice up your speech, and also could be used to introduce a topic.
 * also called narratives, illustrations or anecdotes.
 * longer and more deatailed.
 * attract listeners attension.
 * Factual.
 * describes an imagery situation.
 * relates to general principles.
 * makes you feel more secure.
 * usually expressed numerically.
 * effective way for clarity.
 * supports ideas.
 * strengthens a speakers point.
 * can be used in combinations.

2. __Testimony:__ paraphrases or quotations used to support an idea. a) Expert testimony: people who are known as "experts" in a field. b) peer testimony: opinion of ordianary citizens who have good experience on a topic.
 * good way to establish credibility.
 * shows how supported you are by people who are familiar or acknowledged by a topic.
 * makes a speech more persuasive.
 * provides issues from a certain point of view
 * expresses many emotions for people seeking experince.

3. __Quotation vs. Paraphrasing__:
 * Quotation- testimony presented word for word.
 * Paraphrasing- re-telling a statement in one's own words.
 * Quotations are more effective because they are brief.
 * Quotations convey stronger meanings.
 * However Paraphrasing might be a better option if
 * quotations have obscure wording.
 * quotation is too long.