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inspire persuade entertain inform
23. “Improving personal relationships” is a poorly phrased specific purpose
for a speech because it is __________. a. too technical for a classroom speech
b. written as a sentence rather than a declarative phrase
c. written as a fragment rather than a full infinitive phrase d. expressed in figurative language
24. “Knowing how to deal with stress” is a poorly phrased specific purpose
for a classroom speech because it __________. a. is too technical
b. does not include a reference to the audience c. contains figurative language
d. written as a sentence rather than a declarative phrase
25. According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the
process of developing a successful speech? a. Creating a preliminary bibliography. b. Researching for speech materials. c. Formulating the specific purpose. d. Brainstorming for a central idea.
26. As a specific purpose statement, “To inform my audience about computer
technology” is too __________. a. trivial b. broad c. technical d. detailed
27. “To inform my audience about the basic steps in car maintenance and how to
protect their investment with auto insurance” is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it __________. a. is too specific
b. contains figurative language
c. contains more than one distinct idea
d. is written as a statement instead of a question
28. “To inform about saving for retirement” is a poorly phrased specific
purpose statement because it __________. a. is too specific
b. does not include a reference to the audience
a. b. c. d.
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c. contains figurative language
d. is written as a statement instead of a question
29. As a specific purpose statement, “To inform my audience about global
warming” is too __________. a. scientific b. broad c. personal d. detailed
30. Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a
classroom speech: “To inform my audience about the solar system.” a. It’s too shallow. b. It’s too general. c. It’s too remote. d. It’s too impersonal.
31. Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a
classroom speech: “To inform my audience about the stock market.” a. It’s too figurative. b. It’s too detailed. c. It’s too general. d. It’s too technical.
32. The specific purpose of Stephanie’s informative speech is “To inform my
audience about ballet.” Are there any flaws in Stephanie’s specific purpose?
a. Yes. Stephanie’s specific purpose is too broad.
b. Yes. Stephanie’s specific purpose is too impersonal.
c. Yes. Stephanie’s specific purpose is written as a statement rather than a
question.
d. Yes. Stephanie’s specific purpose mentions her audience.
33. “To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine”
is an example of a __________. a. specific purpose b. thesis statement c. central idea d. general purpose
34. “To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of
chronic fatigue syndrome” is an example of a __________. a. thesis statement b. general purpose c. specific purpose
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d. main point
35. “To inform my audience how our local water treatment facility ensures the
safety of our drinking water” is an example of a __________. a. specific purpose
b. transition statement c. general purpose d. central idea
36. “To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing” is
an example of a __________. a. speech topic b. general purpose c. specific purpose d. thesis statement
37. According to your textbook, “Getting an internship at a major corporation
requires a great deal of work, but the rewards are well worth the effort” is an example of a(n) __________. a. speech proposal b. specific purpose c. informative thesis d. central idea
38. “The three main methods of harvesting trees in professional logging are
selective cutting, clear cutting, and row thinning” is an example of a __________.
a. specific purpose b. transition c. central idea d. signpost
39. “The three major factors to consider when purchasing a bicycle are the
kind of riding you plan to do, the amount of riding you plan to do, and the amount of money you are willing to spend” is an example of a __________. a. specific purpose b. central idea c. general purpose d. topic statement
40. Chang thinks he’d like to give an informative speech for class on what it’
s like to be an international student on a U.S. college campus. His specific purpose is “To persuade my audience to be more accepting of
international students.” His central idea is “An international student’s
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accent, use of English, and cultural customs should be accepted rather than criticized.” Has Chang made any mistakes in this process?
a. No. Chang has covered all the bases for an informative speech.
b. Yes. Chang’s specific purpose contains too much figurative language. c. Yes. Chang’s central idea contains two or more unrelated ideas.
d. Yes. Chang’s specific purpose is not suitable for an informative speech.
Short Answer Questions
1. The specific purpose is a single infinitive phrase that states precisely
what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech.
2. A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a
speech is called the central idea.
3. List at least three questions you should ask about the suitability of your
specific purpose for your audience. a. b. c.
Possible answers include:
Does my purpose meet the assignment?
Can I accomplish my purpose in the time allotted? Is the purpose relevant to my audience?
Is the purpose too trivial for my audience? Is the purpose too technical for my audience?
4. Explain what is wrong with the following poorly written central idea for a
persuasive speech: “Something must be done about cybercrime.”
It is too general; it does not indicate what “must be done.”
5. Explain what is wrong with the following poorly written central idea for an
informative speech: “How to tell fake antique crocks.”
It is not written as a complete sentence.
6. Explain what is wrong with the following poorly written central idea for an
informative speech: “What are the major styles of Chinese silk embroidery?”
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