Question 1

As explained in your textbook, the central idea oyour speech

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually formulated after you have done some research. 
B)  is more precise than your specific purpose statement. 
C)  sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  is usually formulated after you have done some research. 
B)  is more precise than your specific purpose statement. 
C)  sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 2

After choosing a topic, what is the next step ospeech preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)  phrasing the central idea 
B)  analyzing the occasion 
C)  selecting the specific purpose 
D)  writing the introduction 
E)  determining the general purpose 
A)  phrasing the central idea 
B)  analyzing the occasion 
C)  selecting the specific purpose 
D)  writing the introduction 
E)  determining the general purpose

Question 3

"The effects olight pollution in major cities" is an example oa well-worded specific purpose statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The specific purpose statement should focus on one aspect oa topic and be expressed in a single infinitive phrase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"The three major expenses for people traveling abroad are transportation, food, and lodging" is an example oa well-worded central idea for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"To explain the three major benefits ocycling as a form oexercise" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is too broad. 
B)  deals with more than a single topic. 
C)  lacks a reference to the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  is too broad. 
B)  deals with more than a single topic. 
C)  lacks a reference to the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 7

"To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example oa

Accepted Answer

A)  speech topic. 
B)  general purpose. 
C)  central idea. 
D)  thesis statement. 
E)  specific purpose. 
A)  speech topic. 
B)  general purpose. 
C)  central idea. 
D)  thesis statement. 
E)  specific purpose.

Question 8

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "Should stand-your-ground laws be repealed?"

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains figurative language. 
B)  It contains more than one distinct idea. 
C)  It is stated as a question, rather than as an infinitive phrase. 
D)  It treats a topic that is too political for a classroom speech. 
E)  It is stated as a question, rather than as a statement. 
A)  It contains figurative language. 
B)  It contains more than one distinct idea. 
C)  It is stated as a question, rather than as an infinitive phrase. 
D)  It treats a topic that is too political for a classroom speech. 
E)  It is stated as a question, rather than as a statement.

Question 9

"You can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed" is an example oa

Accepted Answer

A)  topic statement. 
B)  general thesis. 
C)  specific purpose. 
D)  transition. 
E)  central idea. 
A)  topic statement. 
B)  general thesis. 
C)  specific purpose. 
D)  transition. 
E)  central idea.

Question 10

It is acceptable for a specific purpose statement to include two unrelated ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A specific purpose statement should usually be phrased as a question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

"To inform my audience about the current status otennis as an international sport" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"To inform my audience othe major steps in responding to a medical emergency" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Abandoning nuclear power because oaccidents would be like throwing the baby out with the bath water" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is written as a statement rather than as a question. 
B)  is missing a reference to the audience. 
C)  contains figurative language. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  is written as a statement rather than as a question. 
B)  is missing a reference to the audience. 
C)  contains figurative language. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 15

When the general purpose oyour speech is to __________ , you act primarily as an advocate.

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade 
B)  entertain 
C)  demonstrate 
D)  commemorate 
E)  inform 
A)  persuade 
B)  entertain 
C)  demonstrate 
D)  commemorate 
E)  inform

Question 16

"What should be done about the problem oidentity theft?" is a poorly phrased central idea for a persuasive speech because it is

Accepted Answer

A)  is too technical. 
B)  is expressed in figurative language. 
C)  phrased as a question instead of as a statement. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  is too technical. 
B)  is expressed in figurative language. 
C)  phrased as a question instead of as a statement. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 17

"The most common types osleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleepwalking" is an example oa

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

"The laser is a highly versatile instrument with important uses in medicine, industry, and art" is an example oa

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose. 
B)  central idea. 
C)  transition. 
D)  general thesis. 
E)  topic statement. 
A)  specific purpose. 
B)  central idea. 
C)  transition. 
D)  general thesis. 
E)  topic statement.

Question 19

No matter how you go about choosing a speech topic, it is important to start the process early.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to your textbook, "Getting an internship is a challenging experience with great rewards" is an example oan)

Accepted Answer

A)  speech proposal. 
B)  specific purpose. 
C)  informative thesis. 
D)  topic statement. 
E)  central idea. 
A)  speech proposal. 
B)  specific purpose. 
C)  informative thesis. 
D)  topic statement. 
E)  central idea.

As explained in your textbook, the central idea oyour speech

After choosing a topic, what is the next step ospeech preparation?

"The effects olight pollution in major cities" is an example oa well-worded specific purpose statement.

The specific purpose statement should focus on one aspect oa topic and be expressed in a single infinitive phrase.

"The three major expenses for people traveling abroad are transportation, food, and lodging" is an example oa well-worded central idea for a speech.

"To explain the three major benefits ocycling as a form oexercise" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it

"To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example oa

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "Should stand-your-ground laws be repealed?"

"You can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed" is an example oa

It is acceptable for a specific purpose statement to include two unrelated ideas.

A specific purpose statement should usually be phrased as a question.

"To inform my audience about the current status otennis as an international sport" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

"To inform my audience othe major steps in responding to a medical emergency" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

"Abandoning nuclear power because oaccidents would be like throwing the baby out with the bath water" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech because it

When the general purpose oyour speech is to __________ , you act primarily as an advocate.

"What should be done about the problem oidentity theft?" is a poorly phrased central idea for a persuasive speech because it is

"The most common types osleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleepwalking" is an example oa

"The laser is a highly versatile instrument with important uses in medicine, industry, and art" is an example oa

No matter how you go about choosing a speech topic, it is important to start the process early.

According to your textbook, "Getting an internship is a challenging experience with great rewards" is an example oan)

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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

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Exam 5: Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

As explained in your textbook, the central idea oyour speech

After choosing a topic, what is the next step ospeech preparation?

"The effects olight pollution in major cities" is an example oa well-worded specific purpose statement.

The specific purpose statement should focus on one aspect oa topic and be expressed in a single infinitive phrase.

"The three major expenses for people traveling abroad are transportation, food, and lodging" is an example oa well-worded central idea for a speech.

"To explain the three major benefits ocycling as a form oexercise" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it

"To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example oa

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "Should stand-your-ground laws be repealed?"

"You can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed" is an example oa

It is acceptable for a specific purpose statement to include two unrelated ideas.

A specific purpose statement should usually be phrased as a question.

"To inform my audience about the current status otennis as an international sport" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for a speech.

"To inform my audience othe major steps in responding to a medical emergency" is an example oan effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

"Abandoning nuclear power because oaccidents would be like throwing the baby out with the bath water" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech because it

When the general purpose oyour speech is to __________ , you act primarily as an advocate.

"What should be done about the problem oidentity theft?" is a poorly phrased central idea for a persuasive speech because it is

"The most common types osleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleepwalking" is an example oa

"The laser is a highly versatile instrument with important uses in medicine, industry, and art" is an example oa

No matter how you go about choosing a speech topic, it is important to start the process early.

According to your textbook, "Getting an internship is a challenging experience with great rewards" is an example oan)

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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