Question 1

The _______________ usually encapsulates the main points oyour speech in a single sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ usually encapsulates the main points...

Question 2

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your central idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When the general purpose oyour speech is to __________ , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.

Accepted Answer

A)  inform 
B)  convince 
C)  entertain 
D)  persuade 
E)  convert 
A)  inform 
B)  convince 
C)  entertain 
D)  persuade 
E)  convert

Question 4

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a method obrainstorming for a speech topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  clustering 
B)  taking a personal inventory 
C)  conducting an Internet search 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  clustering 
B)  taking a personal inventory 
C)  conducting an Internet search 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 5

The _______________ reveals precisely what the speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech.

Accepted Answer

specific p

Question 6

"To persuade my audience that continuing to spend money on the space program is like throwing good money after bad" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it is

Accepted Answer

A)  expressed in figurative language. 
B)  written as a declarative sentence rather than a question. 
C)  too technical. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  expressed in figurative language. 
B)  written as a declarative sentence rather than a question. 
C)  too technical. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 7

According to your textbook, the specific purpose for a speech should

Accepted Answer

A)  include a reference to the audience. 
B)  be written as a full infinitive phrase. 
C)  be expressed as a question. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  include a reference to the audience. 
B)  be written as a full infinitive phrase. 
C)  be expressed as a question. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 8

When your general purpose is to inform, you act as an advocate or an opponent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"Learning how to deal with stress" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is written as a fragment instead of as a full infinitive phrase. 
B)  is written as a statement rather than as a question. 
C)  does not include a reference to the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  is written as a fragment instead of as a full infinitive phrase. 
B)  is written as a statement rather than as a question. 
C)  does not include a reference to the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 10

"To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment oHodgkin's Disease" is an example oa

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose. 
B)  thesis statement. 
C)  general purpose. 
D)  central idea. 
E)  main point. 
A)  specific purpose. 
B)  thesis statement. 
C)  general purpose. 
D)  central idea. 
E)  main point.

Question 11

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system."

Accepted Answer

A)  It's too general. 
B)  It's too shallow. 
C)  It's too informative. 
D)  It's too remote. 
E)  It's too impersonal. 
A)  It's too general. 
B)  It's too shallow. 
C)  It's too informative. 
D)  It's too remote. 
E)  It's too impersonal.

Question 12

"What can we learn about ourselves from our dreams?" is an example oa well-worded specific purpose statement for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose oyour speech is to

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade. 
B)  inspire. 
C)  deliberate. 
D)  entertain. 
E)  inform. 
A)  persuade. 
B)  inspire. 
C)  deliberate. 
D)  entertain. 
E)  inform.

Question 14

Brainstorming is a way oclearing your mind so you can relax while choosing a speech topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As explained in your textbook, the central idea oa speech should be

Accepted Answer

A)  phrased as a question. 
B)  free of figurative language. 
C)  determined before the specific purpose. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  phrased as a question. 
B)  free of figurative language. 
C)  determined before the specific purpose. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 16

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"To inform my audience about the origins omartial arts and how to perform yoga" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List three questions you should ask about the suitability oyour specific purpose for your audience.

Accepted Answer

Is the purpose relevant to my

Question 19

"To persuade my audience to volunteer regularly in their community and to join the Peace Corps after college" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is too personal. 
B)  is written as an infinitive phrase. 
C)  contains more than one distinct idea. 
D)  is too technical for a student audience. 
E)  uses figurative language. 
A)  is too personal. 
B)  is written as an infinitive phrase. 
C)  contains more than one distinct idea. 
D)  is too technical for a student audience. 
E)  uses figurative language.

Question 20

The difference between informing and persuading is like the difference between teaching and advocating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The _______________ usually encapsulates the main points oyour speech in a single sentence.

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your central idea.

When the general purpose oyour speech is to __________ , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a method obrainstorming for a speech topic?

The _______________ reveals precisely what the speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech.

"To persuade my audience that continuing to spend money on the space program is like throwing good money after bad" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it is

According to your textbook, the specific purpose for a speech should

When your general purpose is to inform, you act as an advocate or an opponent.

"Learning how to deal with stress" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it

"To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment oHodgkin's Disease" is an example oa

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system."

"What can we learn about ourselves from our dreams?" is an example oa well-worded specific purpose statement for a speech.

Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose oyour speech is to

Brainstorming is a way oclearing your mind so you can relax while choosing a speech topic.

As explained in your textbook, the central idea oa speech should be

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your specific purpose.

"To inform my audience about the origins omartial arts and how to perform yoga" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

List three questions you should ask about the suitability oyour specific purpose for your audience.

"To persuade my audience to volunteer regularly in their community and to join the Peace Corps after college" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it

The difference between informing and persuading is like the difference between teaching and advocating.

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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Exam 5: Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

The _______________ usually encapsulates the main points oyour speech in a single sentence.

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your central idea.

When the general purpose oyour speech is to __________ , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a method obrainstorming for a speech topic?

The _______________ reveals precisely what the speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech.

"To persuade my audience that continuing to spend money on the space program is like throwing good money after bad" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it is

According to your textbook, the specific purpose for a speech should

When your general purpose is to inform, you act as an advocate or an opponent.

"Learning how to deal with stress" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it

"To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment oHodgkin's Disease" is an example oa

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system."

"What can we learn about ourselves from our dreams?" is an example oa well-worded specific purpose statement for a speech.

Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose oyour speech is to

Brainstorming is a way oclearing your mind so you can relax while choosing a speech topic.

As explained in your textbook, the central idea oa speech should be

After choosing a topic, the next step in speech preparation is determining your specific purpose.

"To inform my audience about the origins omartial arts and how to perform yoga" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

List three questions you should ask about the suitability oyour specific purpose for your audience.

"To persuade my audience to volunteer regularly in their community and to join the Peace Corps after college" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it

The difference between informing and persuading is like the difference between teaching and advocating.

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

Filters