COM 1010 CH 4 – Flashcards

52. According to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble a. choosing a speech topic. b. determining the general purpose. c. determining the specific purpose. d. phrasing the central idea. e. analyzing the audience.

53. After choosing a topic, what is the next step of speech preparation? a. phrasing the central idea b. analyzing the occasion c. selecting the specific purpose d. writing the introduction e. determining the general purpose

54. 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. a. sifting b. consulting c. brainstorming d. deliberating e. studying

55. Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic? a. clustering b. taking a personal inventory c. conducting an Internet search d. all of the above e. a and c only

56. The process of generating ideas for speech topics by free association of words and ideas is known as a. linking b. aggregating c. deliberating d. brainstorming e. advocating

57. Which of the following is out of place in a speech to inform? a. advocating b. explaining c. reporting d. demonstrating e. telling

58. When the general purpose of your speech is to , you act primarily as a teacher or lecturer. a. inform b. convince c. entertain d. persuade e. convert

59. Advocating a position is most appropriate when the general purpose of your speech is to a. persuade. b. inspire. c. deliberate. d. entertain. e. inform.

60. When the general purpose of your speech is to , you act primarily as an advocate. a. persuade b. entertain c. demonstrate d. commemorate e. inform

61. "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. expressed in figurative language. d. written as a fragment rather than a full infinitive phrase. e. written as a statement rather than a question.

62. "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. all of the above. e. a and c only.

63. 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 e. selecting the residual message

64. As a specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience about computer technology" is too a. figurative. b. broad. c. trivial. d. technical. e. detailed.

65. "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 a. expressed in figurative language. b. written as a declarative sentence rather than a question. c. too technical. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

66. "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 a. includes a reference to the audience. b. is written as a declarative sentence rather than a question. c. is expressed in figurative language. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

67. "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. is written as a statement instead of a question. d. contains more than one distinct idea. e. is too technical.

68. "To inform about saving for retirement" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it a. is too specific. b. contains figurative language. c. is written as a statement instead of a question. d. does not include a reference to the audience. e. is too trivial.

69. As a specific purpose statement, "To inform my audience about global warming" is too a. broad. b. scientific. c. speculative. d. personal. e. detailed.

70. Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "To inform my audience about Christianity." a. It's too technical. b. It's too broad. c. It's too personal. d. It's too figurative. e. It's too specific.

71. 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 general. b. It's too shallow. c. It's too informative. d. It's too remote. e. It's too impersonal.

72. 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. e. It's too trivial.

73. "Awesome NASCAR racers" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a classroom speech because it is a. expressed in figurative language. b. written as a fragment rather than as a full infinitive phrase. c. does not contain a reference to the audience. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

74. "To inform my audience about the history of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" is an example of a a. speech topic. b. general purpose. c. central idea. d. thesis statement. e. specific purpose.

75. 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. No. Stephanie has a strong specific purpose statement. 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. statement. e. Yes. Stephanie's specific purpose is too broad.

76. "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 a. it is phrased in figurative language. b. it contains more than one distinct idea. c. the stated goal is persuasive rather than informative. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

77. "To inform my audience about the history and rules of water polo" is an example of a a. speech topic. b. general purpose. c. central idea. d. thesis statement. e. specific purpose.

78. "To inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine" is an example of a a. main point. b. specific purpose. c. thesis statement. d. central idea. e. general purpose.

79. "To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome" is an example of a a. specific purpose. b. thesis statement. c. general purpose. d. central idea. e. main point.

80. "To inform my audience how our local water treatment facility ensures the safety of our drinking water" is an example of a a. mission statement. b. specific purpose. c. transition statement. d. general purpose. e. central idea.

81. "To inform my audience how a perpetual motion machine works" is an example of a a. general purpose. b. main point. c. central idea. d. specific purpose. e. thesis statement.

82. "To inform my audience about the four major elements in rope climbing" is an example of a a. speech topic. b. general purpose. c. central idea. d. thesis statement. e. specific purpose.

83. The central idea of a speech should be a. written as a complete sentence. b. expressed as a statement, not a question. c. devoid of figurative language. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

84. The central idea of a speech should be a. expressed as a question. b. written as a complete sentence. c. determined before the specific purpose. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

85. "The laser is a highly versatile instrument with important uses in medicine, industry, and art" is an example of a a. specific purpose. b. central idea. c. transition. d. general thesis. e. topic statement.

86. 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. topic statement. e. central idea.

87. "The three kinds of bait used to attract fish are live bait, prepared bait, and artificial bait" is an example of a a. transition. b. central idea. c. specific purpose. d. topic statement. e. general thesis.

88. "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. general purpose. d. signpost. e. central idea.

89. "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 a. mission statement. b. specific purpose. c. transition statement. d. central idea. e. topic statement.

90. "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 a. topic statement. b. general thesis. c. specific purpose. d. transition. e. central idea.

91. "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. transition. d. general purpose. e. topic statement.

92. "The value of a classic car is determined by its condition, its rarity, and its desirability to collectors" is an example of a a. speech goal. b. transition statement. c. specific purpose. d. mission statement. e. central idea.

93. 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? 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 statement is too technical for a classroom speech. e. Yes. Chang's specific purpose is not suitable for an informative speech.

94. 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? a. No. Orawan is off to a good start with her informative speech. b. Yes. Orawan's specific purpose does not meet the assignment. c. Yes. Orawan's specific purpose statement is too trivial. d. Yes. Orawan's central idea is not written as a complete sentence. e. Yes. Orawan's central idea contains the word "and."