Chapter 4

According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble

After choosing a topic, what is the next step of speech preparation?

Using Yahoo or another of the subject-based search engines on the Internet is recommended in your textbook as one method of for a speech topic.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic?

The process of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas is known as

Which of the following is out of place in a speech to inform?

When the general purpose of your speech is to , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer.

Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose of your speech is to

When the general purpose of your speech is to , you act primarily as an advocate.

"Improving personal relationships" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a speech because it is

"Knowing how to deal with stress" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it

According to your textbook, what is the most important early step in the process of developing a successful speech?

As a specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience about computer technology" is too

"To persuade my audience that continuing to spend money on the space program is like throwing good money after bad" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it is

"To inform my audience how the campus administration let the cat out of the bag on the proposal to increase tuition" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a speech because it

"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

"To inform about saving for retirement" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it

As a specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience about global warming" is too

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about Christianity."

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the solar system."

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about the stock market."

"Awesome NASCAR racers" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it is

"To inform my audience about the history of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" is an example of a

The specific purpose of Stephanie's informative speech is "To inform my audience about ballet." Are there any flaws in Stephanie's specific purpose?

"To inform my audience that the National Football League's video replay system should be adopted by college football in order to eliminate officiating errors" is a poor specific purpose statement for an informative speech because

"To inform my audience about the history and rules of water polo" is an example of a

"To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine" is an example of a

"To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome" is an example of a

"To inform my audience how our local water treatment facility ensures the safety of our drinking water" is an example of a

"To inform my audience how a perpetual motion machine works" is an example of a

"To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example of a

The central idea of a speech should be

"The laser is a highly versatile instrument with important uses in medicine, industry, and art" is an example of a

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)

"The three kinds of bait used to attract fish are live bait, prepared bait, and artificial bait" is an example of a

"The three main methods of harvesting trees in professional logging are selective cutting, clear cutting, and row thinning" is an example of a

"To understand the role of dance marathons in American popular culture, one needs to know why they started, how they evolved, and what they are like today" is an example of a

"You can increase your gas mileage by reducing the weight in your car, doing regular maintenance, and reducing your driving speed" is an example of a

"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

"The value of a classic car is determined by its condition, its rarity, and its desirability to collectors" is an example of a

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 accent, use of English, and cultural customs should be accepted rather than criticized." Has Chang made any mistakes in this process?

Orawan plans to give an informative speech about her home country of Thailand. Her specific purpose is "To inform my audience about the interaction of ancient traditions and modern technology in Thai society." Her central idea is "Thailand: Customs and Computers." Has Orawan made any mistakes in this process?