speech chapter 6

-The more narrow your topic

, the more specific it is

17. The primary objective of your speech is called the ____ purpose

-SPECIFIC

20. When developing your thesis statement, you should

-clearly convey what you hope your audience will know, do, or feel after listening to your speech.

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12. What is the rhetorical purpose of a best man's speech?

A best man's speech is delivered at a wedding and is intended to mark a special occasion

2. You should not ____ when brainstorming

CENSOR IDEAS

6. Which of the following would be the best resource for a speech about a current event?

LAST SUNDAY NEWSPAPER

19. Which of these is the best example of a thesis statement?

Nuclear energy may be the solution to the nation's energy crisis.

7. Which of the following would likely be the best topic for a classroom speech in a public speaking course?

UNUSUAL PRESIDENTAL PETS

8. Which of these is a benefit of using your own knowledge when selecting a topic?

You are more likely to give a fluent and enthusiastic presentation

-When selecting a topic for a classroom speech in a public speaking course, it's a good idea to

avoid topics that have been addressed numerous times, such as capital punishment, the legalization of marijuana, and steroid use in sports. It's also a good idea to avoid highly inflammatory topics, such as abortion. The topic of unusual presidential pets is interesting, different, and unlikely to immediately garner strong emotions

4.Your mind map should consist of

both words and images, including sketches, doodles, symbols, or anything else that helps you expand and/or clarify your thinking when choosing a topic

-When developing your thesis statement, you should

express your intentions, meaning that you should ensure that it clearly conveys what you hope your audience will know, do, or feel after listening to your speech

3.Which of these is the best example of word association?

freedom... America... flag... Betsy Ross...

15. Which of the following is the narrowest topic?

how to determine if a wild berry is safe to eat

14. Narrowing your topic is important because it

it allows you to fit your speech into the available time and helps you to focus your speech.

13. After you have determined the rhetorical purpose of your speech, what should you do next?

narrowing your topic down so that you fulfill your rhetorical purpose.

-"Context" refers to the

occasion, surrounding environment, and situation in which you deliver your presentation.

10. Once you have selected the topic for your speech, you should

stick to it even if you experience some initial difficulties with it.

11. Which of these is the best example of an informative topic?

the history of the Siamese cat in the United States

-When the purpose of your speech is informative,

the message is educational and the objective is to increase the audience's understanding or awareness of your topic

9. Which of these is an element of context?

the place where you are giving your speech

-Your specific purpose statement should start with

the rhetorical purpose of the speech, and end with what you specifically want to do in your speech

1.What is the immediate goal of brainstorming?

to create a big list of potential topics

18. Which of these is the best example of a specific purpose statement?

to persuade my audience members to stop buying bottled water

5. When mind mapping, you should

use arrows or other visual devices to show links between ideas

16. When refining your topic, you should

use the same techniques you used to select your topic in the first place, including remembering your audience, drawing on your interests and expertise, reviewing your rhetorical purpose, and evaluating the situation.

-When you brainstorm,

you list every topic idea that comes to mind without evaluating its merits.

-When brainstorming,

you should try to think of as many possible topic ideas as you can, no matter how silly or difficult they may seem at first thought, and write them all down

-If you are preparing a speech about a recent event,

you should use resources that have the most current information, such as a recent newspaper