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It is written as a question, rather than as a statement.
7. Explain what is wrong with the following poorly written central idea for a
persuasive speech: “Graffiti artists are a public nuisance.”
It is expressed with figurative language.
8. What is wrong with the following specific purpose statement for an
informative speech? Rewrite the statement to conform with the criteria given in your textbook for effective specific purpose statements.
Ineffective
Specific Purpose: The major beliefs of the Buddhist religion. Error: It is written as a fragment, not as a full
infinitive phrase.
More Effective
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the major beliefs of
the Buddhist religion.
9. What is wrong with the following specific purpose statement for an
informative speech? Rewrite the statement to conform with the criteria given in your textbook for effective specific purpose statements.
Ineffective
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about World War II. Error: It is too vague or general; doesn’t indicate
what specific aspects of World War II will be dealt with in the speech.
More Effective
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about World War II
causalities.
10. What is wrong with the following specific purpose statement for a
persuasive speech? Rewrite the statement to conform with the criteria given in your textbook for effective specific purpose statements.
Ineffective
Specific Purpose: What measures should be taken to reverse rural
brain drain?
Error: It is written as a question, not as a statement.
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Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that three measures should be taken to reverse rural brain drain.
Essay Questions
1. Your textbook discusses four methods of brainstorming for a speech topic.
In a brief essay, identify and explain three of those methods.
2. Why is determining the specific purpose such a vital step in the process of
preparing a speech?
3. What is the difference between a specific purpose and a central idea?
Illustrate your answer by developing a specific purpose statement and a central idea for a hypothetical speech about a topic of your choice.
4. What are the characteristics of a well-worded central idea? Explain why
each characteristic is important.
5. Imagine that you have been asked to inform a local community group about
life as a college student. In a well-developed essay, describe what your general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea would be for this speech. Then draft three main points for a speech on this topic.
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