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Q: To inform is an example of a A) general purpose statement. B) specific purpose statement. C) thesis. D) topic.

Q: To persuade my audience to eat more eggs is an example of a A) general purpose statement. B) specific purpose statement. C) thesis statement. D) topic.

Q: General search engines (Yahoo, Google) can reveal the same level of results that a scholastic database, such as Academic OneFile, can. A) True B) False

Q: Topic (mind) mapping and word association are both forms of brainstorming that can be done alone. A) True B) False

Q: Deliberately distorting information is a practical consideration when selecting a topic and a purpose. A) True B) False

Q: When crafting a speech, it is a good idea to create the main points and supporting material first, then work on the thesis statement. A) True B) False

Q: The specific speech purpose is the same thing as the thesis statement. A) True B) False

Q: A well-written thesis statement aids the speaker in developing a coherent, understandable arrangement of information. A) True B) False

Q: The thesis statement is the theme or central idea of the speech. A) True B) False

Q: The specific speech purpose lays out precisely what outcome you want to achieve with the speech. A) True B) False

Q: To narrow a speech topic, you need to consider delivery time constraints, audience adaptation, and the nature of the occasion. A) True B) False

Q: Internet tools, such as popular search engines, should not be used when brainstorming a topic. A) True B) False

Q: Brainstorming by word association involves placing a potential topic in the middle of a piece of paper, drawing a circle around it, and writing related ideas branching from the central topic. A) True B) False

Q: It is best to steer clear of social media when trying to find a topic. A) True B) False

Q: Brainstorming is a problem-solving process involving the spontaneous generation of ideas. A) True B) False

Q: A common topic, such as the health risks of smoking, is a good choice for a speech because it touches upon a subject the audience is likely familiar with. A) True B) False

Q: Speaking about grassroots issues provides opportunities to engage with the community. A) True B) False

Q: Current events are generally considered boring choices for speech topics. A) True B) False

Q: As long as the topic interests your audience, it is not important that it interest you. A) True B) False

Q: Special occasion speeches sometimes have secondary specific purposes to inform or to persuade. A) True B) False

Q: A eulogy is a type of special occasion speech. A) True B) False

Q: Issues on which there are competing perspectives are generally most appropriate for persuasive speeches. A) True B) False

Q: The general purpose of a persuasive speech is to effect some degree of change in the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or specific behaviors. A) True B) False

Q: The speaker should present his or her informative speech with the goal of giving the audience something new to expand their understanding and awareness of the topic. A) True B) False

Q: When narrowing a topic for an informative speech, the speaker should try to gauge how much the audience already knows about it. A) True B) False

Q: A speech that defines, describes, explains, or demonstrates is persuasive in nature. A) True B) False

Q: The general purpose of a speech is often suggested by the occasion. A) True B) False

Q: The three general speech purposes are to inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers are usually given time constraints for a speech. A) True B) False

Q: One key question you should be able to answer with total confidence before delivering any speech is How will my audience respond to my speech? A) True B) False

Q: How can a speaker make a thesis statement relevant to, and motivating for, the audience?

Q: Choose a speech topic. Then write (A) a general speech purpose, (B) a specific speech purpose, and (C) a thesis statement.

Q: Explain what makes a speech ethical.

Q: How does the general speech purpose differ from the specific speech purpose?

Q: Discuss at least two things to consider when narrowing a speech topic.

Q: How can you use Internet tools to brainstorm and narrow potential speech topics?

Q: Compare and contrast the brainstorming techniques of word association and topic mapping.

Q: How can speaking about grassroots issues provide a speaker with opportunities to engage with the community?

Q: Identify two current events or controversial issues appropriate for a classroom speech.

Q: If you were assigned to write a speech based on your personal interests, what four topics would you consider for your speech?

Q: List three types of special occasion speech.

Q: List three topics suitable for a persuasive speech.

Q: Explain the major differences between informative and persuasive speech purposes.

Q: Size of the audience, time and length of the speech, and the rhetorical situation are all components of the speech ______.

Q: Questions that allow respondents to elaborate as much as they wish are known as ______ questions.

Q: Questions that measure the respondent's level of agreement or disagreement with specific issues are called ______ questions.

Q: Written surveys, or ______, are designed to gather information from respondents.

Q: As opposed to questionnaires, surveys, and polls, a(n) ______ generally involves live interaction with audience members or even just one knowledgeable representative of the group you will address for the purpose of gathering information.

Q: ______ stereotypes are oversimplified and often severely distorted ideas about the innate nature of what it means to be male or female.

Q: ______ are the statistical characteristics of a given population.

Q: ______ are our general evaluations of people, ideas, objects, or events.

Q: Maintaining a(n) ______ approach throughout the speech preparation process will help you prepare a presentation that your audience will want to hear.

Q: ______ is the process of gathering and analyzing information about audience members' attributes and motivations with the explicit aim of preparing your speech in ways that will be meaningful to them.

Q: What is the rhetorical situation, and how does it affect the audience's reception of a speech?

Q: Discuss how the time and length of the speech can affect a speaker's audience.

Q: Why should a speaker spend time becoming familiar with the speech setting before giving a speech?

Q: Provide two examples of an open-ended interview question.

Q: What is the difference between collectivist and individualistic cultures?

Q: Identify two of Hofstede's value dimensions and explain them.

Q: Define socioeconomic status, and explain its importance in the process of audience analysis.

Q: Why are audience demographics an important source of information for a speaker?

Q: Explain how attitudes, beliefs, and values are interrelated.

Q: What is audience analysis?

Q: How long should a typical toast be? A) 12 minutes B) 35 minutes C) 510 minutes D) 1520 minutes

Q: Values are our A) conceptions of what is true and false. B) predispositions to respond to things in evaluative ways. C) perceptions of reality. D) most enduring judgments about what is good and bad in life.

Q: Abandoning your convictions to appeal to the audience is known as A) being audience-centered. B) pandering. C) captivating the audience. D) analyzing the audience.

Q: It is the speaker's prerogative to speak as long or short as he or she likes. A) True B) False

Q: The larger your audience, the more likely you are to interact with them. A) True B) False

Q: The physical setting in which a speech occurs can have a significant impact on the outcome of a speech, but the size of the audience does not make much of a difference. A) True B) False

Q: Published sources can help you conduct audience analysis on your particular audience. A) True B) False

Q: Fixed alternative questions measure the respondent's level of agreement or disagreement with specific issues. A) True B) False

Q: Surveys offer a more efficient means of gathering information from a pool of people than do interviews. A) True B) False

Q: To be most accurate and valuable, audience analysis interviews should be conducted one-on-one and in person. A) True B) False

Q: Cross-cultural surveys can help determine how cultures might view specific issues. A) True B) False

Q: According to Hofstede, value dimensions reflect a country's dominant culture, not the entire culture. A) True B) False

Q: Cultures that value respect for tradition, preservation of face, and fulfillment of social obligations tend to view time orientation through a short-term point of view. A) True B) False

Q: According to Hofstede, China ranks high in long-term time orientation. A) True B) False

Q: In Hofstede's analysis, the dominant values in the United States rank higher in masculinity than in femininity. A) True B) False

Q: In Hofstede's analysis, traditional masculine traits include ambition and assertiveness. A) True B) False

Q: Cultures with high levels of power distance place greater value on social equality. A) True B) False