Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of a speech that causes...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"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 __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a single idea 
B)  precise 
C)  focused on the audience 
D)  free of vague language

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  select a topic 
B)  select purpose 
C)  analyze the audience 
D)  make a strategic decision

Question 5

Conducting a personal inventory is a strategy for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting a topic 
B)  creating a strategic plan 
C)  researching the topic 
D)  brainstorming

Question 6

The specific purpose statement clearly identifies the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome sought from the audience 
B)  principle claim of the speech 
C)  central idea of the speech 
D)  goal of the assignment

Question 7

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.

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The answer of Write a specific purpose statement and a...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the five sources of constraints?...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the seven speech purposes discussed in...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  provide new information or perspective 
B)  set an agenda 
C)  strengthen commitment 
D)  weaken commitment

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Topics that are complex, technical, or abstract...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda setting and ethos establishment 
B)  personal analysis and strategic planning 
C)  information advantage and audience analysis 
D)  personal inventory and inducing action

Question 13

During strategic planning, you will engage in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying the purpose, constraints, opportunities, and means 
B)  identifying the topic, means, specific purpose, and organizational pattern 
C)  identifying the rhetorical situation, the occasion, and the speaker 
D)  identifying the thesis, purpose, constraints, and opportunities

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the criteria for a good...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the outcome the speaker wishes...

Question 16

Speech topics are chosen for the speaker by the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  set an agenda 
B)  strengthen commitment 
C)  weaken a feeling 
D)  induce a specific action

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity 
B)  appropriateness for written delivery 
C)  self-interest 
D)  appropriateness of scope

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  constraint 
B)  opportunity 
C)  means 
D)  exigence

Question 20

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.

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The answer of Suppose you were asked to speak at...

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.