The Art of Public Speaking Chapter 5 Quiz

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The subject of a speech.

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Topic

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A method of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas.

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Brainstorming

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The broad goal of speech. General Purpose

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General Purpose

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A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his speech.

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Specific Purpose

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A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.

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Central Idea

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What a speaker wants the audience to remember after it has forgotten everything else in a speech.

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Residual message

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What 3 brainstorming methods can you follow if you are having trouble choosing a topic for your speech?

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1. Personal Inventory 2. Clustering 3. Internet Search

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What are 2 general purposes of most classroom speeches? How do they differ from each other?

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1. To inform (you act as a teacher/lecturer) 2. To persuade (you act as a advocate/ partisan)

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Why is determining the specific purpose such an important early step in speech prep? Why is it important to include the audience in the specific purpose statement?

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A specific purpose allows you to focus in on one sub-topic to worry about. It helps by relating to your audience to capture their attention.

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What are 5 tips for formulating your specific purpose?

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1. Write the purpose statement as a full infinitive phrase, not as a fragment. 2. Express your purpose as a statement, not a question. 3. Avoid figurative language in your purpose statement. 4. Limit your purpose statement to one distinct idea.