SPCH 1315 quiz 5 – Flashcards
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In the informative speech, your overriding concern is to win the listeners to your way of thinking.
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false
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"How to Make a Home Burglar-Proof" is an example of which kind of speech?
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informative
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The central idea of a speech should begin with an infinitive.
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false
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Which one of the following is NOT listed by the text as part of overall speech design?
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a question-answer period
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What is the maximum number of major ideas that can be included in a specific purpose statement?
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one
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The textbook says that a central idea should be phrased as
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an assertion
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"A parent who reneges on child-support payments should be forced to pay or be sent to prison." This is an example of
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a central idea
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Which one of the following is a synonym for central idea?
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thesis sentence
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The three most popular types of speeches are informative, entertaining, and ____________
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persuasive
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The specific purpose statement should be limited to one major idea.
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true
