Test 2 Study Guide

Question 1

What are the general purposes of public speaking?

Answer 1

To inform the audience of something
To persuade the audience to do something
To mark a special occasion- entertain, motivate, inspire, or celebrate.

Question 2

Specific purpose of speaking

Answer 2

Specific instruction for the audience to follow after hearing my speech.

Question 3

Define thesis statement

Answer 3

The central idea of a speech summed up on one clear and concise sentence.