Study Questions
- 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?
- What is a specific purpose statement? Why is it important for a speaker to generate a specific purpose statement after selecting a topic?
- What is a general purpose statement? How is it different from a specific purpose statement?
- What are behavioral objectives? Identify two possible behavioral objectives for audience members who will be listening to a persuasive speech about blood donation.
- What is a thesis statement? Identify the criteria that are used to evaluate the overall quality of a thesis statement.
- What are the basic criteria that are used to evaluate the effectiveness of specific purpose statements and general purpose statements?