Exam 5: Selecting a Topic and Purpose

When brainstorming for speech topics you should approach your speech both systematically and ______.

Which of the following would be a good topic for a persuasive speech?

A mind chart is a visual means of showing the relationship between brainstormed ideas.

The ______ approach is particularly useful in helping prevent "idea paralysis."

Make a checklist of criteria to evaluate a thesis statement (central idea).

Virtually all speeches fulfill which of the following general rhetorical purposes?

Choosing the right topic means choosing a topic that is appropriate for which of the following?

"How to open a bank account" is an example of an informative speech topic.

Which of the following would be a good topic for a persuasive speech?

Which of the following are media you can scan to brainstorm speech topics?

Compose a specific purpose for an informative speech you might give on a health-related topic and explain what elements you have included in the specific purpose and why.

Mixing and matching ideas you've generated to form interesting combinations is known as a sensor.

The specific purpose statement of an informative speech may include words such as ______, ______, or ______.

Informative speeches are often controversial.

Describe the purpose of a persuasive speech.

Why is it important not to sensor during brainstorming?

The specific purpose is stated as ______.

"Following my speech, the audience should," is an example of an informative purpose.

An informative speaker acts like a ______ for his or her audience.

It is important to choose a topic that is appropriate for ______, ______, and ______.