Deck 6: Developing Your Speech

Question 1

06-20 In his speech outline,Barnett included the sentence: "Censorship of the music industry violates our First Amendment right to free speech." This is an example of a(n)

A)general purpose statement.
B)specific purpose statement.
C)central idea or thesis.
D)inflammatory statement.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

06-12 When you word a specific purpose in terms of desired audience behavior it is known as a

A)thesis.
B)demographic objective.
C)behavioral objective.
D)functional purpose.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

06-16 Which of the following is an example of an acceptable specific purpose statement?

A)At the end of my speech,the audience will know some things about Hannibal,Missouri.
B)At the end of my speech,the audience will be able to write a simple computer program in Just BASIC and play the video game Bioshock Infinite.
C)In my speech,I will talk about the benefits of studying classical dance.
D)At the end of my speech,the audience will be able to list the top three causes of global warming.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

06-13 "At the end of my speech,my audience will be able to list the three different types of Reggae music." This sentence is an example of a

A)central idea.
B)general purpose.
C)specific purpose.
D)blueprint.

Question 5

06-18 A complete declarative sentence that summarizes your speech is known as the

A)general purpose.
B)specific purpose.
C)central idea.
D)blueprint.

Question 6

06-15 In a speech about the importance of establishing a daily exercise routine,Bart sums up his goal for the speech in the following statement: "At the end of my speech,the audience will initiate a daily exercise routine." This statement is an example of a _____ statement.

A)general purpose
B)specific purpose
C)concluding
D)summary

Question 7

06-03 When you make a list of your own interests and begin writing as many topics related to these as you can without stopping to evaluate them,you are using a technique known as

A)topic building.
B)brainstorming.
C)natural topic selection.
D)webbing.

Question 8

06-09 Speeches that you present will be either to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.This goal for your speech is knows as its

A)general purpose.
B)specific purpose.
C)central idea.
D)blueprint.

Question 9

06-05 The goal of brainstorming relates to the ______ of information produced.

A)quality
B)obscurity
C)accessibility
D)quantity

Question 10

06-06 When brainstorming,the first topic you think of may remind you of a second possibility.This is known as

A)topic hopping.
B)brain waving.
C)piggybacking.
D)pork barreling.

Question 11

06-07 Is it appropriate to develop a speech topic based on something you heard on a television talk show?

A)No;using televised information for your speech topic is a form of plagiarism.
B)No;most topics discussed on talk shows are inappropriate speech material.
C)Yes,but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did.
D)Yes;brainstorming ideas from a television program is a good way to develop a topic and is an option suggested in the text.

Question 12

06-10 During his speech,Tomas asks his audience to sign a petition increasing the student parking areas.His general goal is to

A)inform.
B)notify.
C)entertain.
D)persuade.

Question 13

06-17 What is the difference between a purpose statement and a central idea?

A)A purpose statement focuses on audience behavior,while a central idea focuses on the content of the speech.
B)A central idea guides your decisions and choices as you prepare your speech,whereas a purpose statement becomes part of your final speech.
C)A central idea focuses on the speaker's behavior,whereas a purpose statement focuses on the audience's behavior.
D)A purpose statement focuses on the content of the speech,while a central idea focuses on audience behavior.

Question 14

06-02 The best public-speaking topics are those that reflect

A)your personal experience.
B)a steadfast and unshakeable point of view.
C)what is trending most in popular culture.
D)your willingness to learn from the audience.

Question 15

06-14 When Elizabeth was asked to be the after-dinner speaker for the senior honors dinner,she responded with great enthusiasm.She viewed this as an opportunity to reflect on their past years at college,to bring a smile to her fellow seniors' faces,to make them feel the excitement of the event,and to help them enjoy themselves.In this situation,Elizabeth would be speaking to

A)inform.
B)persuade.
C)convince.
D)entertain.

Question 16

06-08 When searching for a speech topic,Web directories,such as Yahoo,are helpful because

A)they have a list of topics divided into categories and subcategories.
B)they present material that cannot be found in any other location.
C)the information provided in Web directories is always accurate.
D)the topics presented there are sure to receive a positive response from your audience.

Question 17

06-11 The ______ is decided solely by the speaker since it depends on the behavioral change the speaker expects from the audience at the end of the speech.

A)general purpose
B)specific purpose
C)central idea
D)functional purpose

Question 18

06-19 A central idea should be written as a

A)phrase.
B)declarative sentence.
C)clause.
D)question.

Question 19

06-04 An informative speech has been assigned,so Angel starts to worry about what he can possibly present to his class.That night he takes out a blank sheet of paper and just starts writing down every possible idea for a speech topic that he can think of.What is Angel doing?

A)topic narrowing
B)brainstorming
C)procrastinating
D)signposting

Question 20

06-01 Not only should a speaker's choice of topic be relevant to the interests and expectations of his or her listeners,it should also take into account

A)the speaker's political affiliation.
B)the number of times the speaker has delivered public speeches.
C)the public speaking experience of his or her listeners.
D)the knowledge listeners already have about the subject.

Question 21

06-21 Allison has written and rewritten the central idea of her speech on the topic of dog care.She finally comes up with "Dog care is very difficult." What is the problem with this central idea?

A)Her central idea is not audience-centered.
B)Her central idea is too confusing.
C)Her central idea is too vague.
D)Her central idea is not a declarative sentence.

Question 22

06-23 ______ are detailed points of focus for developing your central idea.

A)Main ideas
B)Specific purpose statements
C)Preview statements
D)Topic lists

Question 23

06-39 The central idea should be a single idea.

Question 24

06-25 Searching for logical divisions in a subject is a strategy for determining your

A)general purpose.
B)specific purpose.
C)preview statement.
D)main ideas.

Question 25

06-36 When wording a specific purpose statement,you should use words that refer to observable or measurable behavior.

Question 26

06-22 "Deforestation by lumber interests and toxic-waste dumping are major environmental problems in the United States today." What is wrong with this central idea?

A)It is not audience-centered.
B)It contains more than one idea.
C)It is too vague.
D)It is not a declarative sentence.

Question 27

06-34 Speakers should choose topics that are important-topics that matter to their listeners as well as to themselves.

Question 28

06-30 If a speaker says,"Tonight,I'm going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle,including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment," you recognize this as a(n)

A)general purpose statement.
B)attention-getting device.
C)preview of main ideas.
D)specific purpose statement.

Question 29

06-27 Selma has found that her central idea does not easily break down into logical divisions.She has also come to the conclusion that asking why the central idea is true does not support her speech purpose.In this case,what method should Selma use to develop her main points?

A)She should use brainstorming to develop her main ideas.
B)She should use a topic directory or topoi.
C)She should support her central idea with a series of steps.
D)She should find new supporting material on the topic and start again.

Question 30

06-35 A disadvantage to searching the Web for a topic idea is that it doesn't aid in developing a preliminary bibliography while you are searching for the topic.

Question 31

06-26 The central idea for Janelle's speech on the importance of using sunscreen does not break down into logical divisions.Rather than forget this topic and try to find one that divides more logically,what does your text suggest that Janelle do?

A)find a chronological pattern for the main ideas
B)establish reasons why her central idea is true
C)create only one main point
D)find new supporting material on the topic and start again

Question 32

06-40 You should generate your main ideas by looking for natural divisions,reasons,or steps to support your central idea.

Question 33

06-31 Not only should a speaker's choice of topic be relevant to the interests and expectations of his or her listeners,it should also take into account the knowledge listeners already have about the subject.

Question 34

06-29 "I'm going to talk about the sport of racquetball,including the history of the game,some of the basic equipment used when playing racquetball,and some of the health benefits derived from the sport." This is an example of a(n)

A)attention-getter.
B)blueprint statement.
C)specific purpose.
D)general purpose.

Question 35

06-38 The central idea should be a complete declarative sentence-not a phrase,clause,or a question.

Question 36

06-32 To be successful,a topic must be appropriate to the audience but not the occasion.

Question 37

06-24 How many main ideas does the text suggest you should have in your speech?

A)1
B)5 to 7
C)3 to 6
D)2 to 4

Question 38

06-33 All successful topics reflect audience,occasion,and speaker.

Question 39

06-37 You should limit the specific purpose to two to three ideas.

Question 40

06-28 According to your text,a combination of your central idea and a summary of your main points is known as the

A)general purpose.
B)specific purpose.
C)central idea.
D)blueprint.

Question 41

06-46 How does a speaker brainstorm for a topic?

Question 42

06-44 To arrive at a ______ for your speech,you should think in precise terms of what you want your audience to be able to do at the end of your speech.

Question 43

06-41 To be successful,a topic must be appropriate the audience,speaker,and _____.

Question 44

06-50 What three questions can be asked to generate main ideas for a speech?

Question 45

06-48 State the guidelines for preparing a specific purpose.

Question 46

06-47 Complete the following for a topic:
- brainstorm
- determine general purpose
- state specific purpose
- state central idea with a blueprint

Question 47

06-43 The ______ of any speech is to inform,to persuade,or to entertain.

Question 48

06-45 Once you have generated your main ideas,you can add a preview of those main ideas to your central idea to produce a _____ for your speech.

Question 49

06-42 _____ is a creative problem-solving technique used to generate many ideas for a topic.

Question 50

06-49 List four criteria for formulating a central idea.