Question 1

Compose a specific purpose for a persuasive speech about tax increases.

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose of my persuasive speech about tax increases is to convince the audience that raising taxes is necessary for funding essential public services and infrastructure improvements. I will argue that by increasing taxes, we can ensure better education, healthcare, and public safety for all citizens. Additionally, I will emphasize the importance of investing in sustainable development and addressing income inequality through progressive tax policies. Ultimately, my goal is to persuade the audience that tax increases are a responsible and necessary step towards building a stronger and more equitable society.

Question 2

An audience constrains a speaker because they:

Accepted Answer

A) are likely to over-react if they disagree. 
B) are too smart to take logical shortcuts with. 
C) have different interests,needs,and concerns. 
D) have the right to ignore or disbelieve you. 
E) will be listening for weaknesses in delivery. 
A) are likely to over-react if they disagree. 
B) are too smart to take logical shortcuts with. 
C) have different interests,needs,and concerns. 
D) have the right to ignore or disbelieve you. 
E) will be listening for weaknesses in delivery. C

Question 3

Knowledge sharing is the delivery of information,skills,or expertise to people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose of my speech was to

Question 5

Differentiate among the five basic questions of a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

First,know who is going to be in your au

Question 6

Use your own personal inventory to show how you can select a specific topic.State the topic and why you could select it.

Accepted Answer

As someone who is passionate about envir

Question 7

A finding aid is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) assistant to a research librarian who helps students. 
B) index that organizes subjects into categories. 
C) piece of software that organizes your research. 
D) resource that provides facts about famous people. 
E) tool that will help you find lists of possible topics. 
A) assistant to a research librarian who helps students. 
B) index that organizes subjects into categories. 
C) piece of software that organizes your research. 
D) resource that provides facts about famous people. 
E) tool that will help you find lists of possible topics.

Question 8

Context is a public speaking constraint because:

Accepted Answer

A) appropriate topics are different in one location than in another location. 
B) only certain locations can accommodate reporters and television cameras. 
C) opening remarks are audience-friendly if they include reference to the location. 
D) speakers must take steps to make sure they will not be quoted out of context. 
E) speakers should attempt to groom and dress themselves to conform to the location. 
A) appropriate topics are different in one location than in another location. 
B) only certain locations can accommodate reporters and television cameras. 
C) opening remarks are audience-friendly if they include reference to the location. 
D) speakers must take steps to make sure they will not be quoted out of context. 
E) speakers should attempt to groom and dress themselves to conform to the location.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a part of a specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) statement of the general purpose 
B) specification of one's audience 
C) actual topic a speaker has chosen 
D) explanation of the persuasive or informative intent 
E) basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish 
A) statement of the general purpose 
B) specification of one's audience 
C) actual topic a speaker has chosen 
D) explanation of the persuasive or informative intent 
E) basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish

Question 10

Manipulative persuasion occurs when the speaker:

Accepted Answer

A) cites knowledgeable people who have done research in the same area. 
B) discloses his or her honest reasons for proposing a particular change. 
C) disguises or hides his or her ulterior reasons for proposing a particular change. 
D) provides a real-life case study to show the benefits of the proposed change. 
E) provides a slogan or rhyme to help the audience remember the message. 
A) cites knowledgeable people who have done research in the same area. 
B) discloses his or her honest reasons for proposing a particular change. 
C) disguises or hides his or her ulterior reasons for proposing a particular change. 
D) provides a real-life case study to show the benefits of the proposed change. 
E) provides a slogan or rhyme to help the audience remember the message.

Question 11

__________ organizations collect information about people's perceptions and interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ organizations collect information about people's perceptions...

Question 12

What is the main difference between pure persuasion and manipulative persuasion?

Accepted Answer

Pure persuasion occurs when a speaker ur

Question 13

What's the difference between a speech to inform and a speech to persuade?

Accepted Answer

Speeches given to inform help audience m

Question 14

___________ ___________ are among the most common constraints for students in a public speaking course.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ ___________ are among the most common...

Question 15

Pure persuasion occurs when the speaker:

Accepted Answer

A) accommodates the audience by using only the facts that support his or her thesis. 
B) presents himself or herself as "one of you," with dreams and values in common. 
C) simplifies his or her language,defines confusing terms,and provides examples. 
D) takes the time to thank the audience for their time and thoughtful attention. 
E) truly believes the change he or she proposes is in the best interest of the listeners. 
A) accommodates the audience by using only the facts that support his or her thesis. 
B) presents himself or herself as "one of you," with dreams and values in common. 
C) simplifies his or her language,defines confusing terms,and provides examples. 
D) takes the time to thank the audience for their time and thoughtful attention. 
E) truly believes the change he or she proposes is in the best interest of the listeners.

Question 16

A speech about how to winterize your car is a speech to inform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You should select a broad subject area that is:

Accepted Answer

A) controversial so that the audience is attentive. 
B) cutting-edge and brand new to your audience. 
C) easy to research and new to the audience. 
D) interesting to both you and your audience. 
E) unique to you,so nobody can contradict you. 
A) controversial so that the audience is attentive. 
B) cutting-edge and brand new to your audience. 
C) easy to research and new to the audience. 
D) interesting to both you and your audience. 
E) unique to you,so nobody can contradict you.

Question 18

What is wrong with the following specific purpose? "To persuade about the usefulness of flossing one's teeth daily."

Accepted Answer

A) no general purpose. 
B) doesn't answer the "what" question. 
C) doesn't have a clear preposition following the general purpose. 
D) doesn't specify a clear audience. 
E) doesn't explain the speaker's ultimate objective. 
A) no general purpose. 
B) doesn't answer the "what" question. 
C) doesn't have a clear preposition following the general purpose. 
D) doesn't specify a clear audience. 
E) doesn't explain the speaker's ultimate objective.

Question 19

An attitude is:

Accepted Answer

A) the character of a personality that makes a speaker honest and direct. 
B) a communication style that is incisive,confrontational,and sarcastic. 
C) a mindset toward analyzing or exposing the weaknesses in an idea. 
D) a noncommittal approach that avoids getting bogged down in details. 
E) the predisposition toward seeing something as good or bad,right or wrong. 
A) the character of a personality that makes a speaker honest and direct. 
B) a communication style that is incisive,confrontational,and sarcastic. 
C) a mindset toward analyzing or exposing the weaknesses in an idea. 
D) a noncommittal approach that avoids getting bogged down in details. 
E) the predisposition toward seeing something as good or bad,right or wrong.

Question 20

A speech with a general purpose refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) an event in which various speakers present. 
B) presenting a message with no particular goal. 
C) presenting a speech for a generalized audience. 
D) a speech that informs,persuades,or entertains. 
E) a topic which is thought to appeal to everyone. 
A) an event in which various speakers present. 
B) presenting a message with no particular goal. 
C) presenting a speech for a generalized audience. 
D) a speech that informs,persuades,or entertains. 
E) a topic which is thought to appeal to everyone.

Compose a specific purpose for a persuasive speech about tax increases.

An audience constrains a speaker because they:

Knowledge sharing is the delivery of information,skills,or expertise to people.

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

Differentiate among the five basic questions of a specific purpose.

Use your own personal inventory to show how you can select a specific topic.State the topic and why you could select it.

A finding aid is a(n):

Context is a public speaking constraint because:

Which of the following is not a part of a specific purpose?

Manipulative persuasion occurs when the speaker:

__________ organizations collect information about people's perceptions and interests.

What is the main difference between pure persuasion and manipulative persuasion?

What's the difference between a speech to inform and a speech to persuade?

_ _ are among the most common constraints for students in a public speaking course.

Pure persuasion occurs when the speaker:

A speech about how to winterize your car is a speech to inform.

You should select a broad subject area that is:

What is wrong with the following specific purpose? "To persuade about the usefulness of flossing one's teeth daily."

An attitude is:

A speech with a general purpose refers to:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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Exam 6: Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Compose a specific purpose for a persuasive speech about tax increases.

An audience constrains a speaker because they:

Knowledge sharing is the delivery of information,skills,or expertise to people.

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

Differentiate among the five basic questions of a specific purpose.

Use your own personal inventory to show how you can select a specific topic.State the topic and why you could select it.

A finding aid is a(n):

Context is a public speaking constraint because:

Which of the following is not a part of a specific purpose?

Manipulative persuasion occurs when the speaker:

__________ organizations collect information about people's perceptions and interests.

What is the main difference between pure persuasion and manipulative persuasion?

What's the difference between a speech to inform and a speech to persuade?

___________ ___________ are among the most common constraints for students in a public speaking course.

Pure persuasion occurs when the speaker:

A speech about how to winterize your car is a speech to inform.

You should select a broad subject area that is:

What is wrong with the following specific purpose? "To persuade about the usefulness of flossing one's teeth daily."

An attitude is:

A speech with a general purpose refers to:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters

_ _ are among the most common constraints for students in a public speaking course.