CMN 101- Ch 5 Questions and Answers Graded A

CMN 101- Ch 5 Questions and Answers Graded A "To inform my audience about the dangers of 'space junk' that orbits the earth" is an example of a specific purpose. What is the name for the technique of generating many ideas quickly and uncritically? brainstorming For finding a good speech topic, which one of the following did the text NOT recommend? Make a decision based on whether the topic will seem important to the instructor. For a five-minute classroom speech, the topic "Natural Disasters in the Western Hemisphere" would be too broad. "Life with a domineering cat and a neurotic dog" is a topic appropriate for which type of speech? entertaining "A parent who reneges on child-support payments should be forced to pay or be sent to prison" is a topic appropriate for which type of speech? persuasive What is the term for the precise goal that a speaker wants to achieve? specific purpose The text advises that you begin purpose statements with an infinitive. Which one of the following follows this advice? "To explain to my audience how the pyramids in Egypt were constructed." The text advises that a specific purpose statement should include a reference to the audience. Which one of the following follows this advice? "To convince my listeners that international action should be taken to prevent poachers from slaughtering elephants." Which rule given in the text is violated by this statement for a classroom speech: "To explain to my listeners the chemical composition of vegetable oils." Don't be too technical. "To dazzle my boss with my presentation skills" is cited by the text as an example of hidden purpose. Which one of the following items is the central idea? Hypnosis is being used to relieve pain in cancer patients, burn victims, and backache sufferers. Which one of the following is NOT a synonym for central idea? specific purpose Which one of the following guidelines does the text suggest for creating the central idea of a speech? Limit each speech to only one central idea. In the textbook's overview of a typical plan for a speech, which one of the following is considered a planning tool—not part of the speech itself? objectives In choosing a topic for a speech, you are encouraged to start with your own personal experiences as possibilities. true When brainstorming, avoid putting down silly or bizarre phrases. false In choosing a topic that will interest the audience, you should plan to show listeners a dollar-and-cents gain to be derived from your information. false The topic "prisons" is too broad for a speech, but narrowing it down to "gangs in state prisons" would be acceptable. true "How to grow vegetables in an organic garden" is an example of a topic for a persuasive speech. false The three most common general purposes for speeches are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. true A persuasive speech is designed to change people's minds—not their behavior. false An entertaining speech is primarily a collection of jokes. false Both the general purpose and the specific purpose should begin with an infinitive. true "To help my audience brighten their relationships" is not a good purpose statement because it lacks precision. true "To tell my audience about endangered species" is too narrow for a five-minute classroom speech. false The specific purpose should be written before the central idea is created. true A central idea should be written as an assertion rather than as a statement of fact. true Everything in a speech should help to explain or prove the central idea. true Documentation for a speech outline should include objectives and a bibliography. false