Ch 4 & 5 - Final Exam

Question 1

Choosing a topic

Answer 1

1st step, determined by occasion, audience, or speaker’s qualifications.

Question 2

Brainstorming

Answer 2

Method for generating ideas for free speech topics by free association of words & ideas

Question 3

General Purpose

Answer 3

Broad goal of a speech

Question 4

Specific Purpose

Answer 4

Single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech

Question 5

5 Tips for formulating the specific purpose

Answer 5

1. Write purpose statement as a full infinitive phrase, not fragment
2. Express your purpose as a statement, not a question
3. Avoid figurative language
4. Limit purpose statement to one distinct idea
5. Ensure specific purpose is not too vague or general

Question 6

Questions to ask about your specific purpose (5 Questions)

Answer 6

1. Does purpose meet assignment?
2. Can I accomplish my purpose in the time allotted?
3. Is the purpose relevant to your audience?
4. Is the purpose to trivial for audience?
5. Is the purpose to technical for audience?

Question 7

What is the central idea?

Answer 7

A one sentence statement that sums up the major ideas of a speech

A concise statement of what you expect to say

Question 8

Guidelines for Central Idea

4 Guidelines

Answer 8

1. Expressed in a full sentence
2. Not be in form of a question
3. Avoid figurative Language
4. Not be vague or overly general

Question 9

Focusing your topic

Answer 9

Focus your presentation sharply so it conforms to the assigned to time limit.