Chapter 7

Question 1

Step 1 of writing a speech

Answer 1

1. Select general purpose

Question 2

Step 2 of writing a speech

Answer 2

2. Select a topic

Question 3

Step 3 of writing a speech

Answer 3

3. Narrow topic

Question 4

Finding the key (of the speech)

Answer 4

The organizing feature that describes the similarity between your main points

Question 5

Purpose statement

Answer 5

The overall goal (inform, persuade, entertain, etc.)

Question 6

Specific goal statement

Answer 6

For design purposes only; what you want the audience to learn; written not spoken

Question 7

Thesis statement

Answer 7

Extension of the goal statement; spoken not written; clarifies your 3 points

Question 8

Audience analysis

Answer 8

Consider characteristics of the people and characteristics of the situation

Question 9

Characteristics of people (demographic analysis)

Answer 9

Age, gender, status, education, experience, etc.

Question 10

Physical setting

Answer 10

Room, where the audience is seated, place for visuals, etc.