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1. Name three questions you should ask yourself when selecting a topic.
When selecting a topic, there are questions that are needed to consider such as: What are the
local, national and international vital occasions that are happening? Are there people or
instances in the society I can advocate? Is there some information the audience are required to
know? These questions will serve as a guide for you to know the objectives in the speech that
will be made.

2. What is the difference between a general and specific purpose statement? Write
examples of each for each of these topics: dog training, baking a cake, climate change.
The general and specific purpose statement differs from their way of laying out the goal of
the speech in terms of specificity. The general purpose statement has an intention to inform, to
persuade or entertain the audience. It is usually brief and lays out a broader objective or aim of
the speech. On the other hand, specific purpose statement expresses the topic with more specific
details and precisely states the intentions of the speech.
Topic General Purpose Statement Specific Purpose Statement
Dog training To inform the dog owners. At the end of the speech, the
audience will know that it is
important to train their dogs in
order to have an easier
management and safety for
them and other people.
Baking a cake To entertain the audience. The speech aims to entertain
the audience and for them to
be motivated in including
baking cakes as part of their
lifestyle.
Climate change To persuade the society. To persuade the society to
invest in recycling and
encourage everyone to use
renewable energy rather than
using fossil fuels in order to
prevent the dangers of climate
change from happening.

3. How does the thesis statement differ from the specific purpose statement?
In only a sentence or two, a thesis statement embodies the key points of a speech, and it is
meant to give listeners a brief glimpse of what the whole speech will be about. It should be easily
recognizable and the key points including the conclusion that are generated about the topic that
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will be presented should be expressed concisely. The thesis statement basically indicates the
general purpose statement of the speech; for example, the purpose is to teach and convince, the
thesis should prompt the members of the audience regarding this objective. Meanwhile, the
specific purpose statement doesn’t state conclusion about the topic. It only gives the specific
overview or objectives and the scope of the speech.

4. Which speech organization style arranges points by time? Which one arranges points
by direction? Which one arranges points according to a five-step sequence?
Chronological organization style is used when the people speak about events that are linked
together by time. In this style, main points are traced on a calendar or clock. These main points
are also delivered according to when these happened. Meanwhile, spatial speech arranges points
by direction. In this speech, main points are arranged according to their physical and geographic
relationships. This organization style is used usually when the importance of the main point is
being derived from its location or directional focus. On the other hand, the organization style that
arranges points according to a five-step sequence is the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. The first
step is Get Attention. It is important specially when you want your speech be heard and
understood by the audience. It might be in the use of rhetorical statements or questions that
could catch the audience’s attention and create interest. The second step is Establish the Need. In
this step, it is where the speaker convinces the people about the problem that is existing and what
are the consequences that are likely to happen. The third step is Satisfy the Need. It usually
involves stating facts and elaborating solutions. The fourth step is Visualize the Future wherein
the speaker will describe the possible outcomes of the plan. The last step is the Action wherein it
consists of the summarization of the problem and how the speaker leaves with audience impact
for them to take action.

5. Which speech organization styles are best suited for persuasive speeches?
Problem-solution speech and causal are the speech organization styles that are best suited for
persuasive speeches. Problem-solution speech is used by speaker especially when convincing the
audience to take action and be involved and giving insights or promotions about the possible
solutions that could benefit the majority. On the other hand, the causal style gives the audience
an overview of the causes and the results and describes the outcomes of the action positively or
negatively.

6. Define signpost. What are three types of signposts?

Signposts are statements that catch the attention of the audience and aims to maintain their
interest towards the speech. They exist as a guide that will lead them throughout the following
contexts of the speech. It helps the audience to involve and engage their selves and get informed
about where the speaker is in the speech. There are three types of signposts: transitional
statements, internal previews, and summaries.
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7. What is the correct format for a speech outline?

In doing a good and organized speech, one must follow a correct format for a speech outline.
The speech should be having elements whereas it consists of the title, topic, specific purpose
statement, thesis statement, introduction, body, which consist of main points and sub-points,
conclusion, and lastly, bibliography.

8. What are the four basic functions of introductions, and why are these functions
important?
Introductions of speeches have four basic functions that are needed to be achieved. The first
function is to get the audience’s attention and interest. Second is gain the goodwill of the
audience. Third is stating the purpose of the speech clearly and the fourth and the last function is
previewing the structure of the speech. These specific functions of introduction are essential in or
to achieve a good quality speech and to ensure its effectiveness as a public speech towards the
audience.

9. List and give one original example of each of the ten attention-getting devices.
Ten Attention-getting Devices
Tell a story
Refer to occasion
Refer to recent or historical events
Refer to previous speeches
Refer to personal interest
Use startling statistics
Examples
“I have suffered mental health problems
during my high school days and has been a
tough journey for me.”
“Let’s stand up and raise our glasses as we
toast for the newlyweds!”
“Since the administration has come and sat on
each of their thrones, the society has been
already engaged to a number of
circumstances.”
Thank you very much Mrs. Velasquez, for
your astounding introduction.”
“I am Ellie Vista, thirteen years ago, I have
been diagnosed with leukemia and I have
come to know the fact that I got this because
it runs through the genes of my relatives.”
“PSA reported that more women reported that
they experienced sexual harassment and other
physical abuses with increases at 4.2 percent
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and 3.1 percent, respectively.”

Use an analogy “Coming out and being open about your
mental problems to your family is like
removing chains on your neck.”
Use a quotation “Life is full of deep waters; each one must
know how to swim or find someone that will
swim for them for them to survive.”
Ask a question “Have you ever tried doing something that got
you out of your comfort zone?”
Use Humor “I’ll just pretend I can’t see you all for five
minutes – oh no! I am all by myself. Where
might they be?”

a. Tell a story
b. Refer to the occasion
c. Refer to recent or historical events
d. Refer to previous speeches
e. Refer to personal interest
f. Use startling statistics
g. Use an analogy
h. Use a quotation
i. Ask a question
j. Use humor

10. What are three reasons why stories are effective as introductions?
Stories has the ability to catch the attention of the audience and can create interest. Stories
serves as the bridge between the speaker and the audience by sharing experiences for them to be
able to engage their selves. Moreover, stories are also excellent in making conclusions. This can
be done in two ways: the speaker can accomplish the story that was started in the introduction;
the speaker can retell the story wherein the audience can reflect with the lessons the speech
contains.

11. Why is humor both useful and dangerous at the same time?
Humor is effective in speeches in a way that it opens room for the audience to connect and
engage themselves to the speech or mainly the speaker. It also helps them to take note and
remember the purpose of the speech as long as the humor is relevant to its focus. On the other
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hand, humor can also be dangerous. When it is used improperly and not connected to the
situation, it might offend other people with the different mindset in which it could ruin the
speaker’s credibility. In addition, it might ruin the essence of the speech.

12. What is a preview statement, and why is it important as part of an introduction?

The preview statement serves as the cue for the audience to know the development of the
speech. It can be used as a guide for them how to go along with the content of the speech. It is
important because it helps the audience not to get lost and not to forget the main focus and
purpose of the speech.

13. What are the four basic functions of conclusions, and why are these functions
important?
In constructing conclusion, one must take note of the its basic functions. First is prepare the
audience for the end of the speech, second is present any final appeals, third, summarize and
close, lastly is end with a clincher. These functions are important because it provides preparation
for audience to brace the finishing statements and it also gives a platform for the speaker to be
acknowledged by the audience. Moreover, these functions leave the audience motivated by the
speaker and provides consistency of the established credibility of the speaker. In addition, it also
gives the speech a complete and coherent structure.
14. Compare and contrast an appeal and a challenge. When would you use each technique?
An appeal and a challenged is being contrast by tone. Appeal is stated more in the form of a
request while a challenge is phrased with a more demanding, ordering or forceful tone making
the audience engage themselves via thought or action. These techniques are used at the end of
speech where the speaker will give the conclusion.
15. What does it mean to “follow the structure” in a conclusion?
Following the structure in the conclusion means is much likely being consistent about the
story line that was stated from the introduction that is to be used in the conclusion. This provides
the audience to a reminder form them to take note or remember the main point or focus of the
speech.

16. Why are introductions and conclusions prepared last?

Introductions and conclusions are prepared last because it enables the speaker to foresee
more the connection of the elements present in the speech. Moreover, these are the most vital
parts because it leaves impressions towards the audience and it ensures that an audience has
applied and understood the speech’s purpose.