Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
specific purpose**
A
single infinitive phrase; states what you hope to accomplish with speech
2
Q
guidelines for specific purpose
A
full infinitive phrase statement, not question avoid figurative lang limit to one distinct idea avoid being vague
3
Q
central idea**
A
one-sentence statement that encapsulates major idea of speech
4
Q
guidelines for central idea
A
express as full sentence
don’t express as question
avoid figurative lang
don’t be vague
5
Q
general purpose
A
broad goal of speech
to inform/ to persuade
