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PSCh06
Developing Your Speech
Question | Answer |
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(Def) Brainstorming | a creative problem-solving technique used to generate many ideas |
Three purpose of a speech: | To inform, To persuade, To entertain |
Your specific purpose should | Use words that refer to observable or measurable behavior, be limited to a single idea, reflect the needs, interests, expectations, and level of knowledge of your audience |
A purpose statement should | indicate what the audience should know or be able to do by the end of the speech, and guides the speakers choices throughout the preparation of the speech. |
A central Idea however | summarizes the speech, and guides the audience in their understanding of the speech. It should be a complete declarative sentence. It should use direct, specific language, be a single idea and be an audience-centered idea. |
When generating main ideas make sure to check that your central idea has | logical divisions, is true for a number of reasons, and can be supported with steps |
(Def) Blueprint | central idea of a speech plus a preview of the main ideas. |
Four main steps to get you from a blank piece of paper to a speech plan: | Select and narrow your topic, determine your purpose, develop your central idea and then generate your main ideas. |