Exam 2 Flashcards
what is brainstorming?
generating ideas by free association of words.
What are the steps involved in organizing a topic for a speech?
Brainstorming General Purpose Specific Purpose Central Idea Main Points Strategic Organization Pattern
Define general purpose.
the goal of the speech
What is the specific purpose statement’s main purpose?
States what the speaker hopes to accomplish in his/her speech
What is the central idea’s main purpose?
one complete sentence that encapsulates the major ideas of the speech.
THESIS STATEMENT
What are guidelines for a specific purpose statement?
Full infinitive phrase Statement not a question No figurative language Limit to one distinct idea Avoid being vague
What are the guidelines for a central idea?
Express as full sentence
Don’t express as a question
Avoid figurative language
Don’t be vague
Define egocentrism
to be concerned above all with their own values, beliefs, and or well being
Define identification
Emphasizing common goals, values, experiences
Define audience centeredness
keeping the audience foremost in mind during the speech
What are the 3 primary factors to consider in audience disposition?
size
setting
time of day
List and explain the different types of questions used in getting audience information
To whom am I speaking?
What do I want them to know, believe, do?
What is the most effective way to accomplish this purpose.
Should internet research supplement or replace library research?
no
Are all internet sources subjected to editorial review?
no
What are the criteria for assessing internet documents?
Authorship
Sponsorship
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