Exam 8: Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience

"To persuade my audience to purchase a Honda Accord," is an example of a __________.

An effective specific purpose identifies __________.

After the speaker determines an appropriate topic area, what is the very next step in the speech development process?

The overall goal of a speech is referred to as its __________.

Duncan is a well-known speaker on the topic of "Protecting Your Online Privacy." When he gives a free lecture at the local library, the room is filled to capacity, even though some attendees just happened to be at the library that night. Duncan's audience can be characterized as __________.

A speaker who draws on accumulated experience with a particular audience and with similar groups in order to develop his or her speech is using __________ to analyze the audience.

Why is cultural or ethnic background an important demographic characteristic associated with audience analysis? What could happen if a speaker does not consider the cultural or ethnic background of an audience?

When a speaker is advocating for acceptance of his viewpoint on a particular topic, the goal of the speech is to __________.

Before she developed her speech about gun violence and gun control legislation, Ellen distributed a questionnaire to audience members about their views on this divisive topic. Ellen is preparing for her speech by __________.

What element most differentiates an informative speech from a persuasive one?

Discuss the criteria for composing a specific purpose statement. Using the thesis statement, "Insomnia can be caused by stress, diet, and pre-bedtime habits," provide an appropriate specific purpose statement. Your answer should demonstrate an understanding of the various guidelines discussed in the text.

Keshia must find an appropriate topic for an informative speech assignment. She decides to make a list of subjects she finds interesting to see if this sparks an idea. This is an example of which technique for finding a topic?

Summarize four general strategies for selecting an appropriate topic.

The most important factor that contributes to an effective speech presentation is __________.

Which statement is correct regarding culture and speaking considerations?

Distinguish between captive and voluntary audience members. Provide an example of each, and explain why it is important for a speaker to recognize whether his or her audience is captive or voluntary.

What should a speaker do if research indicates that the audience has little or no opinion about the chosen topic?

For a classroom speaking situation, what consideration does the text advise is most essential to successfully selecting a speech topic?

It is easier for a speaker to adapt to listeners' needs and interests if __________.

When using current media to generate a speech topic, beginning speakers are cautioned to __________.