Study Questions

  1. Name and describe at least three techniques that you can use to select a topic. Which ones are you most likely to utilize when preparing for your next speech?
     
  2. What is a specific purpose statement? Why is it important for a speaker to generate a specific purpose statement after selecting a topic?
     
  3. What is a general purpose statement? How is it different from a specific purpose statement?
     
  4. What are behavioral objectives? Identify two possible behavioral objectives for audience members who will be listening to a persuasive speech about blood donation.
     
  5. What is a thesis statement? Identify the criteria that are used to evaluate the overall quality of a thesis statement.
     
  6. What are the basic criteria that are used to evaluate the effectiveness of specific purpose statements and general purpose statements?