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After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:
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| 1. What four brainstorming methods can you follow if you are having trouble choosing a topic for your speech? |
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| 2. What are the two general purposes of most classroom speeches? How do they differ? |
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| 3. Why is determining the specific purpose such an important early step in speech preparation? Why is it important to include the audience in the specific purpose statement? |
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| 4. What are five tips for formulating your specific purpose? |
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| 5. What are five questions to ask about your specific purpose? |
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| 6. What is the difference between the specific purpose and the central idea of a speech? What are four guidelines for an effective central idea? |