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Which of the following best describes an ineffective specific purpose statement?
Which of the following best describes an ineffective specific purpose statement?
- To persuade my audience to become literacy tutors and donate time to special Olympic.
- Avalanches (correct)
- To persuade my audience that the campus policy on student parking really stinks.
- To inform my audience about the benefits of music therapy for people with psychological or cognitive disabilities.
Which principle for formulating a specific purpose statement is violated in the following statement: Is the U.S space program necessary?
Which principle for formulating a specific purpose statement is violated in the following statement: Is the U.S space program necessary?
- Limit Your Purpose Statement to One Distinct Idea
- Avoid Figurative Language in Your Purpose Statement
- Write the Purpose Statement as a Full Infinitive Phrase
- Express Your Purpose as a Statement, Not as a Question (correct)
Why is it important to avoid figurative language in a specific purpose statement?
Why is it important to avoid figurative language in a specific purpose statement?
- It limits the creativity of the speaker.
- It makes the speech more engaging.
- Figurative language may confuse the audience about the purpose. (correct)
- Figurative language helps to create a positive impression.
When formulating a specific purpose statement, why is it advised to limit it to one distinct idea?
When formulating a specific purpose statement, why is it advised to limit it to one distinct idea?
Which of the following rephrased specific purpose statements adheres to the principle of writing it as a full infinitive phrase?
Which of the following rephrased specific purpose statements adheres to the principle of writing it as a full infinitive phrase?
Which of the following best reflects a common misconception about formulating a specific purpose statement?
Which of the following best reflects a common misconception about formulating a specific purpose statement?
What is the primary purpose of a speech when the general purpose is to persuade?
What is the primary purpose of a speech when the general purpose is to persuade?
What is the difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose for a speech?
What is the difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose for a speech?
What is the first step in determining a specific purpose for a speech?
What is the first step in determining a specific purpose for a speech?
Which of the following would be a good specific purpose statement for a speech?
Which of the following would be a good specific purpose statement for a speech?
What was the process the student used to choose a specific purpose for his speech on music therapy?
What was the process the student used to choose a specific purpose for his speech on music therapy?
What is the purpose of a specific purpose statement for a speech?
What is the purpose of a specific purpose statement for a speech?
What is the difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose for a speech?
What is the difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose for a speech?
Which of the following would be considered a well-phrased specific purpose statement?
Which of the following would be considered a well-phrased specific purpose statement?
What is the main purpose of a central idea (or thesis statement) in a speech?
What is the main purpose of a central idea (or thesis statement) in a speech?
Which of the following specific purpose statements is too vague or general?
Which of the following specific purpose statements is too vague or general?
Which of the following would be considered a well-crafted specific purpose statement?
Which of the following would be considered a well-crafted specific purpose statement?
Which of the following is the best way to phrase the central idea for a speech on music therapy?
Which of the following is the best way to phrase the central idea for a speech on music therapy?
