Question 1

When starting with a broad speech topic such as "basketball," it is necessary to narrow it down because

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A)   speeches on sports-related topics should be much briefer.
B)   your audience may get bored with the topic unless they are interested in sports.
C)   it will require less time to research.
D)   it needs to fit within the time limits of your speech.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Malcolm is troubled by his attempts to find a topic for his persuasive speaking assignment. After thumbing through magazines and books to find a topic, Malcolm still can't come up with any decent ideas.Whenhe thinks of something, he immediately dismisses it saying, "That's a lousy topic; the audience will be bored." What technique should Malcolm utilize in this situation?

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A)   logical divisions
B)   brainstorming
C)   categorical development
D)   piggybackingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Acentral idea can be worded as a phrase or a question.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When wording the statement of your ________, use verbs that refer to observable or measurable behavior.

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A)   general purpose
B)   central idea
C)   specific purpose
D)   blueprintE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Searching for logical divisions in a subject is a strategy for

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A)   determining your general purpose.
B)   determining your main ideas.
C)   determining your specific purpose.
D)   determining your blueprint.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

With a general purpose of "to inform," a speaker offers information to change or reinforce an audience's convictions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 possibleidea for a speech topic that he can think of. What is Angel doing?

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A)   brainstorming
B)   procrastinating
C)   topic narrowing
D)   searchingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The _____ of virtually any speech will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.

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A)   general purpose
B)   blueprint
C)   central idea
D)   specific purposeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Your brain is fried, and you just cannot come up with a creative topic for an assigned speech. As a last resort, you fire up your computer and search the Web looking for something to spark your interest.Isthis advisable, according to your textbook?

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A)   No; Web sources offer unreliable material, which doesn't make for a good topic.
B)   Yes, but topics generated from Web sources take much longer to develop than others.
C)   Yes; scanning Web directories may be an effective strategy to find a speech topic.
D)   No; it is a form of plagiarism when you poach speech topics from sites on the Web.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

When combined with a central idea, a preview statement can form a "blueprint" of a speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A properly worded central idea or thesis statement should

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A)   be a single sentence summarizing your speech.
B)   be a paragraph, if necessary.
C)   tell your audience what to do.
D)   be a logical division of your specific purpose.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Many times, something you read when scanning a Web directory like Yahoo can generate a great idea for a speech topic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It's NOT a good idea to watch television or read books and magazines in search of a speech topic. Using these as a source of topics is a form of plagiarism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When selecting a speech topic, the audience is an equally important factor as the interests or knowledge of the speaker.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is BEST to only consider the audience, rather than your own personal experience, when selecting a topic.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Brainstorming involves dividing your central idea into logical divisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The specific purpose is stated as part of the introduction to your speech.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

What technique in selecting a speech topic will BEST motivate both your research and delivery?

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A)   choosing a topic of interest to you
B)   choosing a topic of interest to the audience
C)   choosing a topic no one else is using
D)   choosing a simple, easy to research topicE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Adam saw a television program last night which gave him a topic idea for an upcoming speech. Is this ethically appropriate?

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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; getting ideas from television programs is an option suggested in the text.
D)   Yes, but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

When choosing a speech topic, you should consider

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A)   your audience, yourself, and the occasion.
B)   your audience and potential future audiences.
C)   only yourself and your personal interests.
D)   your instructor and which topic would get you the highest grade.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) A

Exam 8: Developing Your Speech

When starting with a broad speech topic such as "basketball," it is necessary to narrow it down because

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Acentral idea can be worded as a phrase or a question.

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When wording the statement of your ________, use verbs that refer to observable or measurable behavior.

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Searching for logical divisions in a subject is a strategy for

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With a general purpose of "to inform," a speaker offers information to change or reinforce an audience's convictions.

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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 possibleidea for a speech topic that he can think of. What is Angel doing?

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The _____ of virtually any speech will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.

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Your brain is fried, and you just cannot come up with a creative topic for an assigned speech. As a last resort, you fire up your computer and search the Web looking for something to spark your interest.Isthis advisable, according to your textbook?

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When combined with a central idea, a preview statement can form a "blueprint" of a speech.

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A properly worded central idea or thesis statement should

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Many times, something you read when scanning a Web directory like Yahoo can generate a great idea for a speech topic.

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It's NOT a good idea to watch television or read books and magazines in search of a speech topic. Using these as a source of topics is a form of plagiarism.

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When selecting a speech topic, the audience is an equally important factor as the interests or knowledge of the speaker.

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It is BEST to only consider the audience, rather than your own personal experience, when selecting a topic.

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Brainstorming involves dividing your central idea into logical divisions.

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The specific purpose is stated as part of the introduction to your speech.

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What technique in selecting a speech topic will BEST motivate both your research and delivery?

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Adam saw a television program last night which gave him a topic idea for an upcoming speech. Is this ethically appropriate?

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When wording the statement of your ________, use verbs that refer to observable or measurable behavior.

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The _____ of virtually any speech will be either to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.

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When combined with a central idea, a preview statement can form a "blueprint" of a speech.

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A properly worded central idea or thesis statement should

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Many times, something you read when scanning a Web directory like Yahoo can generate a great idea for a speech topic.

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When selecting a speech topic, the audience is an equally important factor as the interests or knowledge of the speaker.

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What technique in selecting a speech topic will BEST motivate both your research and delivery?

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