Exam 6: Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

The purpose of a speech that causes people to think about a topic that they previously knew nothing about is called _____________.

A speech topic that cannot be adequately discussed in the time allowed is not appropriate in scope.

"I want to get no less than a B on my speech," Ashley states as a desired outcome; however, this is not a proper purpose statement because it is not __________.

Commitment to a cause, reputation, and occasion are situational constraints that help you __________.

Conducting a personal inventory is a strategy for __________.

The specific purpose statement clearly identifies the __________.

Write a specific purpose statement and a thesis statement for a speech on the general topic of higher education. Explain how the specific purpose statement has all of the important characteristics that are required. Identify at least three issues implied in the thesis statement.

What are the five sources of constraints? Explain how they affect the speaker's choices.

Define the seven speech purposes discussed in your book and identify the unique characteristics of each. Write a purpose statement representing each purpose.

The famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream," is an example of a speech with the purpose to __________.

Topics that are complex, technical, or abstract may not be appropriate for __________ delivery.

Which of the following are two primary opportunities that arise with each speaking situation?

During strategic planning, you will engage in __________.

What are the criteria for a good topic, and why are they important?

__________ is the outcome the speaker wishes to achieve, the response desired from the audience.

Speech topics are chosen for the speaker by the audience.

As the chair of the United Way campaign, Maggie wanted to convince all her coworkers that civic engagement was an important goal for the company. Her purpose was to __________.

Jamal considered three potential speech topics: Rock & Roll from its Birth to the Present, The Influence of British Rock on American Rock, or The Work of the Beatles. Which criterion should he use to select the best topic?

In the strategic planning process, your ethos is a(n) __________.

Suppose you were asked to speak at your uncle's 75th birthday party as a commemoration of his life's work. Identify and explain the steps you would take in developing and implementing a strategic plan for this speech. Identify the differences between each step.