IComm Ch 5 Flashcards

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What is the main purpose of the list of topics shown in the material?

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To demonstrate the endless possibilities for speech topics from A to Z

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What is a step in selecting a topic and a purpose for a speech?

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Determining the General Purpose

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Which topic from the list is most appropriate for discussing environmental science? Hurricanes, Jazz, Weddings, Paragliding

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Hurricanes

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What does the variety of topics suggest about speech preparation?

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Speech topics can cover a wide range of interests and fields

Front

What factors are usually used to determine the topic of a speech outside the classroom?

Back

The occasion, the audience, and the speaker's qualifications

Front

What are the two broad categories of potential topics for classroom speeches mentioned in the text?

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Topics you know a lot about and topics you want to know more about

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When thinking about a topic for a speech, what should you draw on according to the text?

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Your own knowledge and experience

Front

What concept is illustrated by a student giving a speech about daily life in Turkey?

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Drawing on unusual experiences for speech topics

Front

Why might students in a public speaking class have an advantage when selecting speech topics?

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They have great leeway in selecting topics, allowing them to talk about matters of personal interest

Front

What does it demonstrate when a student uses her knowledge as a jewelry store salesperson to prepare a speech on how to judge the value of cut diamonds?

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Using special expertise for speech topics