Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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Question 5

Specific purposes should have a prepositional phrase following the statement of a general purpose and discussion of your audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Media outlets are effective finding aids when they:

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A)  are interesting and entertaining. 
B)  are the only source you need. 
C)  become the topic of your speech. 
D)  provide interesting topic ideas. 
E)  reduce the amount of work you do.

Question 7

Differentiate among the four common circumstances in a rhetorical situation.

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Question 8

Differentiate among the five basic questions of a specific purpose.

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Question 9

Pure persuasion occurs when the speaker:

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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 10

A value is a:

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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 11

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

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Question 12

Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech on how to swing a golf club.

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Question 13

Common types of informative topics are:

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A)  aspirations, vision, education, planning, and success. 
B)  objects, people, events, concepts, processes, and issues. 
C)  position, pay, power, and prestige in the professions. 
D)  religion, rights, and responsibility as a citizen. 
E)  technology, crime, and the inadequacy of the law.

Question 14

Why is it important for a speaker to understand what can be realistically accomplished during a specific time frame?

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Question 15

The common constraints of public speaking are ________, audience, context, and time frame.

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Question 16

What is referred to as the set of circumstances surrounding someone's speech?

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A)  historical context 
B)  historical perspective 
C)  rhetorical device 
D)  rhetorical intent 
E)  rhetorical situation

Question 17

A __________ area is a broad area of knowledge (e.g., art, business, history, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, education).

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Question 18

Polling organizations are effective finding aids because they:

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A)  are an accurate source of important factual information. 
B)  can indicate what people are interested in understanding. 
C)  clarify major social issues and make them understandable. 
D)  focus on information about college student opinions. 
E)  show how diverse and divided American opinions are.

Question 19

In a speech to entertain, a speaker:

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A)  advises listeners to make time for themselves every week. 
B)  gets the audience to respond interactively to "what if?" questions. 
C)  gives a speech that provides enjoyment for the listeners. 
D)  makes use of gestures and facial expressions to elicit laughter. 
E)  uses jokes and sarcasm to cast doubt on popular beliefs.

Question 20

A topic should be narrowed in a way that is appropriate for the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

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

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

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

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

Specific purposes should have a prepositional phrase following the statement of a general purpose and discussion of your audience.

Media outlets are effective finding aids when they:

Differentiate among the four common circumstances in a rhetorical situation.

Differentiate among the five basic questions of a specific purpose.

Pure persuasion occurs when the speaker:

A value is a:

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

Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech on how to swing a golf club.

Common types of informative topics are:

Why is it important for a speaker to understand what can be realistically accomplished during a specific time frame?

The common constraints of public speaking are ________, audience, context, and time frame.

What is referred to as the set of circumstances surrounding someone's speech?

A __________ area is a broad area of knowledge (e.g., art, business, history, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, education).

Polling organizations are effective finding aids because they:

In a speech to entertain, a speaker:

A topic should be narrowed in a way that is appropriate for the audience.