Question 1

The ______ of a speech is your personal statement of the speech's main objective.

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The answer of The ______ of a speech is your...

Question 2

A thesis is limited to one central idea that is expressed as a declarative sentence.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When listeners are asked what your speech was about, they should be able to respond by offering your ______.

Accepted Answer

thesis

Question 4

When your speech is an informative one, the thesis statement is sometimes called a claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An effective thesis statement fulfills which of the following criteria?

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A)   It avoids the specific purpose.
B)   It keeps the organization of the speech a surprise.
C)   It focuses the attention of audience members on what they should know, do, or feel after experiencing the speech.
D)   It is formulated in multiple sentences.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The specific purpose should be supported by the thesis statement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An informative speaker acts like a parent for his or her audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A good specific purpose is ambitious but does not overreach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following media would be a good place to find subject matter?

Accepted Answer

A)   newspapers
B)   advertisements
C)   sitcoms
D)   all of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Create a list of five topics from any general purpose that you believe, which are worthy of both your and an audience's time.

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Answer will typically include:...

Question 11

A ______ makes a clear point about the topic in addition to dividing the speech into components.

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The answer of A ______ makes a clear point about...

Question 12

A ______ is a visual means of showing the relationship between brainstormed ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)   mind map
B)   brain map
C)   mind chart
D)   brain chartE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

An informative speaker pursues which of the following goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   hoping to alter how the audience members feel
B)   hoping to alter how the audience members act
C)   often speaking on controversial topics
D)   explaining a concept to the audience membersE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The goal of ______ is to generate as many ideas as possible without fear of critique.

Accepted Answer

A)   brainstorming
B)   topic selection
C)   thesis formulation
D)   general purpose formationE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The chart approach is particularly useful in helping prevent "idea paralysis."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe an example of a persuasive speech and the claim associated with the central idea.

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Answer will typically include: The speec...

Question 17

After you have picked a topic, you should ask yourself "What purpose do I want to fulfill by speaking on this topic?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Newspapers and TV shows are media you can scan to ______ speech topics.

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The answer of Newspapers and TV shows are media you...

Question 19

Describe the purpose of an entertainment speech.

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Answer will typically include: The speec...

Question 20

The general purpose of a speech is your statement of the speech's main objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Selecting a Topic and Purpose

The ______ of a speech is your personal statement of the speech's main objective.

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A thesis is limited to one central idea that is expressed as a declarative sentence.

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When listeners are asked what your speech was about, they should be able to respond by offering your ______.

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When your speech is an informative one, the thesis statement is sometimes called a claim.

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An effective thesis statement fulfills which of the following criteria?

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The specific purpose should be supported by the thesis statement.

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An informative speaker acts like a parent for his or her audience.

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A good specific purpose is ambitious but does not overreach.

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A ______ makes a clear point about the topic in addition to dividing the speech into components.

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A ______ is a visual means of showing the relationship between brainstormed ideas.

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The goal of ______ is to generate as many ideas as possible without fear of critique.

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The chart approach is particularly useful in helping prevent "idea paralysis."

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Describe an example of a persuasive speech and the claim associated with the central idea.

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After you have picked a topic, you should ask yourself "What purpose do I want to fulfill by speaking on this topic?"

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