Question 1

The ___________ question explores the physical location of a speech.

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Question 2

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.How was that specific purpose impacted by the five basic questions of specific purposes?

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Question 3

What is the purpose of having a clear specific purpose for both novice and advanced public speakers?

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Question 4

Differentiate among the four common circumstances in a rhetorical situation.

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Question 5

Why is it important for a speaker to understand what can be realistically accomplished during a specific time frame?

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Question 6

The five basic questions a general purpose answers are who,what,when,where,and why.

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The five basic questions a general purpose answers are who, what, when, where, and why.

Question 7

Write a specific purpose for a speech you either have given or plan on giving.Clearly label the various parts of a specific purpose and explain their importance.

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Question 8

___________ ___________ are among the most common constraints for students in a public speaking course.

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Question 9

You've been asked to speak in front of the United Nations in New York City.What would the general rhetorical situation be of this speaking engagement and what questions would you have about the rhetorical situation?

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Question 10

Compose a specific purpose for a persuasive speech about tax increases.

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Question 11

Differentiate among the five basic questions of a specific purpose.

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Question 12

A thesis statement always begins with the three general purposes,is followed by a specification of one's audience,the actual topic a speaker has chosen,and the basic objective the speaker hopes to accomplish with the speech.

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A thesis statement typically presents the main point or argument of a speech or essay, not a detailed breakdown of purposes, audience, topic, and objectives.

Question 13

The four common circumstances discussed by a speech's rhetorical situation are ___________,___________,___________,and ___________.

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Question 14

Explain the parts of a specific purpose.

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Question 15

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate?
"To persuade a group of students in eight minutes to shop more for America."
A)no clear audience.
B)not clear.
C)doubled up.
D)not realistic given a time frame.
E)rhetorical situation not matched.

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Question 16

Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech on how to swing a golf club.

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Question 17

Specific purposes should have a prepositional phrase following the statement of a general purpose and discussion of your audience.

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This is true because a specific purpose statement should clearly state what the speaker hopes to achieve with their presentation, and a prepositional phrase can provide additional detail and specificity about the topic or goal. This helps to ensure that the speaker's message is focused and clear, and that the audience understands what they can expect from the presentation.

Question 18

Which basic tip for creating specific purposes does the following example violate?
"To persuade a group of Evangelical Christians about exploring other religious ideas beyond Christianity in 6 minutes."
A)no clear audience.
B)not clear.
C)doubled up.
D)not realistic given a time frame.
E)rhetorical situation not matched.

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The given time frame of 6 minutes is not realistic to persuade a group of Evangelical Christians to explore other religious ideas beyond Christianity. It violates the basic tip of setting a realistic time frame for the specific purpose.

Question 19

A specific purpose should be direct and not too broad,general,or vague.

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A specific purpose statement should clearly state what the speaker intends to achieve with their speech and should be concise and focused on a specific topic. A broad or vague purpose statement can lead to a lack of clarity and focus in the speech.

Question 20

Speaker,audience,text,and context are four circumstances that should be examined when determining the rhetorical situation of a speech.

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The speaker, audience, text, and context are the four key elements of the rhetorical situation, as identified by rhetorician Lloyd Bitzer, and examining them can provide insight into the purpose, strategy, and effectiveness of a speech or other communication.

Quiz 6: Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic