Public Speaking Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

The first step in speechmaking is choosing a topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Usually, the speech topic is determined by the occasion alone.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The speech topic is determined by the occasion, the audience, and the speaker's qualifications.

In the speaking class, the students are not giving any chance to select their topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Topic You Know A Lot About is one of the two broad categories of potential topics for your classroom speeches.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Most people speak best about subjects with which they are most familiar with.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This type of speech allows you to think subjects about which you hold strong opinions and beliefs.

• Persuasive Speeches

• informative Speeches

• Impromptu Speeches

• Special Occasion Speeches

It is a method of generating ideas by free association of words and thoughts.

• Brainstorming

• General Purpsoe

• Specific Purpose

• Central Idea

Which is not included in the Clustering Procedure (PLACES)?

• Mars

• My family

• National Park

• My hometown

Which is not included in the Clustering Procedure (NATURAL PHENOMENA)?

• Wildfires

• Earthquakes

• Online misinformation

• Glaciers

This brainstorming procedure allows you to make a quick sum-up of your experiences, interests, hobbies, skills, beliefs and so forth.