Question 1

List four criteria for formulating a central idea.

Accepted Answer

The central idea should:
- be

Question 2

What three questions can be asked to generate main ideas for a speech?

Accepted Answer

- Does the central idea have l

Question 3

In her speech Tonya says,"Tonight,I'm going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle,including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment." This statement is

Accepted Answer

A) a general purpose statement. 
B) an attention-getting device. 
C) a preview of main ideas. 
D) a specific purpose statement. 
A) a general purpose statement. 
B) an attention-getting device. 
C) a preview of main ideas. 
D) a specific purpose statement.

Question 4

All successful topics reflect audience,occasion,and speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the three most common general purposes for speeches?

Accepted Answer

A) to tell,to show,to teach 
B) to excite,to engage,to convince 
C) to inform,to persuade,to entertain 
D) to demonstrate,to manipulate,to coerce 
A) to tell,to show,to teach 
B) to excite,to engage,to convince 
C) to inform,to persuade,to entertain 
D) to demonstrate,to manipulate,to coerce

Question 6

Allison has written and rewritten the central idea of her speech on "Dog Care." She finally comes up with: "Dog care is very difficult." What is the problem with this central idea?

Accepted Answer

A) Her central idea is not audience-centered. 
B) Her central idea is too confusing. 
C) Her central idea is too vague. 
D) Her central idea is not a declarative sentence. 
A) Her central idea is not audience-centered. 
B) Her central idea is too confusing. 
C) Her central idea is too vague. 
D) Her central idea is not a declarative sentence.

Question 7

Speakers should choose topics that are important to their listeners as well as to themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Derrick's speech on rodeos focused on three different events.His central idea was "the modern rodeo has many interesting events including bronco busting,calf roping,and bull riding." Derrick's central idea could be readily broken down into main ideas based on

Accepted Answer

A) a chronological order or series of steps. 
B) reasons to show the central idea is true. 
C) logical division of the central idea. 
D) the relative importance of each idea. 
A) a chronological order or series of steps. 
B) reasons to show the central idea is true. 
C) logical division of the central idea. 
D) the relative importance of each idea.

Question 9

By contemplating which topics reflect the audience,occasion,and speaker,you will automatically produce a good topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are three primary general purposes: to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List four criteria for formulating a central idea.

What three questions can be asked to generate main ideas for a speech?

In her speech Tonya says,"Tonight,I'm going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle,including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment." This statement is

All successful topics reflect audience,occasion,and speaker.

What are the three most common general purposes for speeches?

Allison has written and rewritten the central idea of her speech on "Dog Care." She finally comes up with: "Dog care is very difficult." What is the problem with this central idea?

Speakers should choose topics that are important to their listeners as well as to themselves.

Derrick's speech on rodeos focused on three different events.His central idea was "the modern rodeo has many interesting events including bronco busting,calf roping,and bull riding." Derrick's central idea could be readily broken down into main ideas based on

By contemplating which topics reflect the audience,occasion,and speaker,you will automatically produce a good topic.

There are three primary general purposes: to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 7: Developing Your Speech

List four criteria for formulating a central idea.

What three questions can be asked to generate main ideas for a speech?

In her speech Tonya says,"Tonight,I'm going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle,including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment." This statement is

All successful topics reflect audience,occasion,and speaker.

What are the three most common general purposes for speeches?

Allison has written and rewritten the central idea of her speech on "Dog Care." She finally comes up with: "Dog care is very difficult." What is the problem with this central idea?

Speakers should choose topics that are important to their listeners as well as to themselves.

Derrick's speech on rodeos focused on three different events.His central idea was "the modern rodeo has many interesting events including bronco busting,calf roping,and bull riding." Derrick's central idea could be readily broken down into main ideas based on

By contemplating which topics reflect the audience,occasion,and speaker,you will automatically produce a good topic.

There are three primary general purposes: to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Gathering and Using Supporting

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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