Definitions For Final Exam

Question 1

General Purpose

Answer 1

Broad goal of a speech

Question 2

Specific Purpose

Answer 2

Single infinitive phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in his or her speech

Question 3

Central Idea

Answer 3

One sentence statement that sums the major ideas of speech

Question 4

Audience Centeredness

Answer 4

Keeping the audience foremost in mind at every step of speech prep & presentation

Question 5

Call to Action

Answer 5

Explicit appeal to audience to take specific action following your speech.
Mostly done at conclusion of persuasive speech

Question 6

Extemporaneous

Answer 6

Carefully prepared & rehearsed speech that’s presented from a brief set of notes

Question 7

Transition

Answer 7

Word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought & moving to another

Question 8

Ethics

Answer 8

Issues of right and wrong

Question 9

Egocentrism

Answer 9

Tendency of people to be concerned above all with their own values, beliefs, and well being

Question 10

Stereotyping

Answer 10

Creating a oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike

Question 11

Refutation

Answer 11

Refute - To produce evidence, facts, or figures to prove untrue