Question 1

Why is the audience a constraint?

Accepted Answer

Different audiences have different polit

Question 2

The five basic questions a general purpose answers are who,what,when,where,and why.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate?
"To persuade a group of college students over the course of an hour to avoid drinking and smoking cigarettes."

Accepted Answer

A) no clear audience. 
B) not clear. 
C) doubled up. 
D) not realistic given the time frame. 
E) rhetorical situation not matched. 
A) no clear audience. 
B) not clear. 
C) doubled up. 
D) not realistic given the time frame. 
E) rhetorical situation not matched.

Question 4

A detailed and descriptive list about an individual is called a __________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A detailed and descriptive list about an...

Question 5

Why are audience beliefs,attitudes,and values important to a persuasive speaker?

Accepted Answer

Audience values,attitudes,and

Question 6

A belief is:

Accepted Answer

A) an assumption or inference that challenges scientific or conventional knowledge. 
B) the emotional dependence on a higher,more powerful authority,such as God. 
C) erroneous or inaccurate information easily corrected by presenting observable facts. 
D) a proposition that a person holds as true or false without positive knowledge or proof. 
E) wishful thinking in which someone expects a particular outcome in return for belief. 
A) an assumption or inference that challenges scientific or conventional knowledge. 
B) the emotional dependence on a higher,more powerful authority,such as God. 
C) erroneous or inaccurate information easily corrected by presenting observable facts. 
D) a proposition that a person holds as true or false without positive knowledge or proof. 
E) wishful thinking in which someone expects a particular outcome in return for belief.

Question 7

___________ persuasion occurs when a speaker urges listeners to action by misleading them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ persuasion occurs when a speaker urges...

Question 8

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.Clearly label the various parts of a specific purpose and explain their importance.

Accepted Answer

Specific Purpose: The specific purpose o

Question 9

A value is a:

Accepted Answer

A) listener's "yardstick" for assessing how credible the speaker is. 
B) moral standard that a speaker can invoke during his or her speech. 
C) person's perceptions of the usefulness,importance,or worth of something. 
D) speaker's desire for others to perceive him or her in a particular way. 
E) strongly held aspiration toward which an individual is willing to strive. 
A) listener's "yardstick" for assessing how credible the speaker is. 
B) moral standard that a speaker can invoke during his or her speech. 
C) person's perceptions of the usefulness,importance,or worth of something. 
D) speaker's desire for others to perceive him or her in a particular way. 
E) strongly held aspiration toward which an individual is willing to strive.

Question 10

The purpose of a speech to inform is to:

Accepted Answer

A) convey knowledge the audience doesn't already have. 
B) ensure that the audience will agree with the speaker. 
C) impress the audience with your speaking skills. 
D) inspire the audience to meet a specific challenge. 
E) warn them about political change that will affect them. 
A) convey knowledge the audience doesn't already have. 
B) ensure that the audience will agree with the speaker. 
C) impress the audience with your speaking skills. 
D) inspire the audience to meet a specific challenge. 
E) warn them about political change that will affect them.

Question 11

What are beliefs,attitudes,and values? Define each,and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Definitions are found in the "

Question 12

A personal inventory is a:

Accepted Answer

A) detailed calendar or time line of life events. 
B) detailed and descriptive list about an individual. 
C) formal record of a student's written work. 
D) list of people's opinions about a specific person. 
E) record of an individual's accomplishments. 
A) detailed calendar or time line of life events. 
B) detailed and descriptive list about an individual. 
C) formal record of a student's written work. 
D) list of people's opinions about a specific person. 
E) record of an individual's accomplishments.

Question 13

A specific purpose should be direct and not too broad,general,or vague.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the purpose of having a clear specific purpose for both novice and advanced public speakers?

Accepted Answer

Having a clear and specific purpose is c

Question 15

Which question should you ask yourself when narrowing your speech?

Accepted Answer

A) Can I reasonably hope to inform or persuade the audience within the time frame? 
B) Is this a topic for which I will have to do a lot of time-consuming research? 
C) Is this topic one that will leave the audience with a positive impression of me? 
D) Will my topic impress my audience enough to make them see me in a new light? 
E) Will the topic be exceptional enough to inspire questions from the audience? 
A) Can I reasonably hope to inform or persuade the audience within the time frame? 
B) Is this a topic for which I will have to do a lot of time-consuming research? 
C) Is this topic one that will leave the audience with a positive impression of me? 
D) Will my topic impress my audience enough to make them see me in a new light? 
E) Will the topic be exceptional enough to inspire questions from the audience?

Question 16

What is topic narrowing?

Accepted Answer

Topic narrowing is starting off with a b

Question 17

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes,is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The time frame for a speech is unimportant if you are the only speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a statement that starts with a general purpose and is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Best-seller lists help you learn what people are interested in reading about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why is the audience a constraint?

The five basic questions a general purpose answers are who,what,when,where,and why.

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of college students over the course of an hour to avoid drinking and smoking cigarettes."

A detailed and descriptive list about an individual is called a _.

Why are audience beliefs,attitudes,and values important to a persuasive speaker?

A belief is:

___________ persuasion occurs when a speaker urges listeners to action by misleading them.

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.Clearly label the various parts of a specific purpose and explain their importance.

A value is a:

The purpose of a speech to inform is to:

What are beliefs,attitudes,and values? Define each,and provide an example.

A personal inventory is a:

A specific purpose should be direct and not too broad,general,or vague.

What is the purpose of having a clear specific purpose for both novice and advanced public speakers?

Which question should you ask yourself when narrowing your speech?

What is topic narrowing?

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes,is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

The time frame for a speech is unimportant if you are the only speaker.

What is a statement that starts with a general purpose and is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech?

Best-seller lists help you learn what people are interested in reading about.

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

Why is the audience a constraint?

The five basic questions a general purpose answers are who,what,when,where,and why.

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate? "To persuade a group of college students over the course of an hour to avoid drinking and smoking cigarettes."

A detailed and descriptive list about an individual is called a __________ ___________.

Why are audience beliefs,attitudes,and values important to a persuasive speaker?

A belief is:

___________ persuasion occurs when a speaker urges listeners to action by misleading them.

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.Clearly label the various parts of a specific purpose and explain their importance.

A value is a:

The purpose of a speech to inform is to:

What are beliefs,attitudes,and values? Define each,and provide an example.

A personal inventory is a:

A specific purpose should be direct and not too broad,general,or vague.

What is the purpose of having a clear specific purpose for both novice and advanced public speakers?

Which question should you ask yourself when narrowing your speech?

What is topic narrowing?

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes,is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

The time frame for a speech is unimportant if you are the only speaker.

What is a statement that starts with a general purpose and is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech?

Best-seller lists help you learn what people are interested in reading about.

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

A detailed and descriptive list about an individual is called a _.