CH.12: planning public speaking

Question 1

choose a topic that…

Answer 1

matters to you, is appropriate to the occasion, is appropriate to the audience, and is narrowed

Question 2

mind map

Answer 2

holistic record of information on a topic; a method used to narrow topics or keep track of info

Question 3

steps in public speaking

Answer 3

1. identify the broad topic
2. narrow the topic
3. define a general purpose
4. determine a specific purpose
5. develop a thesis statement

Question 4

speeches to inform

Answer 4

have the primary goal of increasing listeners’ understanding, awareness, or knowledge about some topic

Question 5

speeches to persuade

Answer 5

aim to change or reinforce peoples’ attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate people to act

Question 6

speeches to entertain

Answer 6

primary objective is to interest, amuse, or please listeners

Question 7

specific purpose

Answer 7

a behavioral objective or observable response that will indicate that you achieved your communication goal; examples on pp.236-237

Question 8

thesis statement

Answer 8

main idea of an entire speech; it should capture the key message in a concise sentence that is easy to remember

Question 9

demographic audience analysis

Answer 9

identifies general features common to a group of listeners, including age, sex, religion, cultural heritage, race, occupation, political allegiances, and education level

Question 10

situational audience analysis

Answer 10

seeks information about listeners that relates directly to the speaker’s topic and purpose