Selecting Topic & Purpose
The difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose in a speech
What is the broad goal of the speech versus the single, precise statement of what you want your speech to convey.
Why be audience-centered?
To connect with listeners and achieve the desired response.
True or False
Librarians can help with research
T
Why do you need supporting materials?
- Clarify points
- Add credibility
- Engage the audience
- Persuade effectively
The purpose of creating a personal inventory
What is helping you identify things about yourself to decide what speech topic to do
How do demographics affect speech?
They guide language, examples, and inclusivity.
True or False
The catalogue is useful for research
True
Why use statistics in speeches?
You can easily bend them to your speech.
List two ways to brainstorm a speech topic.
What is Personal Inventory, Clustering, or Internet Search
Which situational traits matter?
Audience size, setting, and disposition toward topic and speaker.
True or False: .com is a trusted website for research
false
What is testimony?
Your firsthand experience with an event.
The goal of the residual message
What is what a speaker wants the audience to remember
How to adapt during a speech?
Clarify points, adjust delivery, and respond to reactions.
What is a main tip for doing research?
Start early
Make a preliminary bibliography
Take notes efficiently
Four tips for using testimony:
1 Choose credible sources
2 Quote accurately
3 Keep it relevant
4 Attribute properly
Name three of the nine clustering categories.
What is people, places, things, events, processes, concepts, natural phenomena, problems, plans, or policies
Why consider egocentrism?
People focus on themselves, so adapt your message.
Define purpose of it
Decide who to interview
Arrange interview
Three tips for using examples in your speech:
1 Be specific with examples
2 Make them relevant
3 Use a variety of examples