Key Terms
Define "Brainstorming"
A method of generating ideas by free association of words and thoughts.
What is the goal of your speech?
To convey information clearly, accurately, and interestingly
What three brainstorming methods can you use to develop a topic for your speech?
Personal Inventory, clustering, and internet research
How does the famous MLK speech catch the audience`s attention in the beginning paragraphs
"I have a dream"
Define "General purpose"
The broad goal of a speech.
when your general purpose is to persuade you act as in an?
Advocate or a partisan
(True/False) When brainstorming should you encourage the quantity of ideas?
True
How can you identify a subject in a speech?
analyzing main key points throughout speech and speakers purpose
Define "specific purpose"
A single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech.
How man categories will your general purpose of your speech fall into?
one of two overlapping categories to inform or to persuade
What is brainstorming?
A method of generating ideas through research or previous experiences.
What does a speaker do to help listeners follow progression of ideas?
well organize ideas
Define "central Idea"
A one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.
When your purpose is to inform you act as a?
Teacher or Lecturer
What is one thing to avoid while brainstorming?
Criticizing ideas early in then planning process
How would a speaker conclude their speech to restate their thesis?
rephrasing the main idea
Define "Residual message"
What a speaker wants the audience to remember after they have forgotten everything else in a speech.
If your trying to convince your audience your?
trying to persuade
(True/False) Brainstorming is another method to documenting the planning process
True
Three sets of main points for speeches
general purpose
specific purose
central idea