Chapter 7

When narrowing a topic, the speaker need not consider... Answers: the nature of the occasion audience expectations time constraints audience seating arrangements.

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The ______ speech purpose expresses exactly what the speaker wishes the audience to get from the speech. Answers: specific ethical general initial

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To generate ideas for topics, use word association; it's a kind of ___________ technique. Answers: brainstorming audience analysis outlining survey

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The purpose of a(n) ______ speech is to increase the audience's understanding and awareness of a topic. Answers: challenge informative persuasive commemorative

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When preparing a speech, the speaker's first task is to select Answers: a topic chosen by the audience. a topic and purpose of interest to the speaker. a topic and purpose appropriate to the audience and occasion. a purpose appropriate to the topic.

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The ______ speech purpose answers the question, "What is my objective in speaking on this topic to this audience on this occasion?" Answers: informative specific general persuasive

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The thesis statement, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed as Answers: a single, interrogative sentence. a short paragraph of declarative sentences. a single, rhetorical question. a single, declarative sentence.

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When giving classroom presentations, what can you do to avoid boring your audience and raising tension in the classroom? Answers: Appeal to students' deeply held beliefs. Choose a highly charged topic. Discuss only often spoken about topics. Steer clear of overused and trivial topics.

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Because the entire speech rests on it, the thesis statement must be clearly stated in the speech. Answers: True False

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If a speech is informative, its thesis statement represents what you are going to prove in the address. Answers: True False

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