As a speaker, numerous techniques such as tone, voice and audience are important considerations.The following exercise is a role-playing exercise in which tone, voice, and audience take on important meanings.

Instructions
Select one of the scenarios below. Deliver your response as if you were the person bolded in the scenario below.

-A 12 year old Luke Skywalker explains to Dad (Darth Vader) that he took the hovercraft out for a spin and dented its fender.

-A grandma tries to make small talk with Lady Gaga, since your stuck in an elevator for several hours.

-A rookie police officer explains to the president of the united states why he(or she) must write a speeding ticket for the presidential limo.

-You literally run into rockstar Pink in a parking structure. Convince her not to crash her motorcycle into her ex-boyfriend’s apartment.

-You do your best to convince your best friend to share the winning of the the 104 million dollar mega millions jackpot she or he just won.

-Your work at Taco Bell but went to Burger King for lunch. You look up and see your general manager looking at you in a disgusted manor because you

have free food at Taco Bell. Explain to your boss why you are at Burger king.