Benefits of Music Therapy for Psychological and Cognitive Disabilities

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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.

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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?

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?

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?

It helps to maintain focus and clarity in the presentation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rephrased specific purpose statements adheres to the principle of writing it as a full infinitive phrase?

Persuade why students should become literacy tutors and donate time to special Olympic. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best reflects a common misconception about formulating a specific purpose statement?

A purpose statement that covers multiple ideas is more engaging for the audience. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a speech when the general purpose is to persuade?

To win over the audience to the speaker's point of view Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose for a speech?

The general purpose is broad, while the specific purpose is narrow and focused on one aspect of the topic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in determining a specific purpose for a speech?

Identifying the general purpose of the speech Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be a good specific purpose statement for a speech?

To inform my audience about music therapy Signup and view all the answers

What was the process the student used to choose a specific purpose for his speech on music therapy?

He started with a general purpose and then determined the specific aspect of music therapy he wanted to discuss. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a specific purpose statement for a speech?

To focus the speech on one aspect of the broader topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a general purpose and a specific purpose for a speech?

The general purpose is what you hope the audience will learn, while the specific purpose is what you want to accomplish. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered a well-phrased specific purpose statement?

To persuade my audience that music therapy is beneficial. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a central idea (or thesis statement) in a speech?

To state the speaker's specific purpose in a clear and concise way. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following specific purpose statements is too vague or general?

To discuss the history of the Civil War. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered a well-crafted specific purpose statement?

To inform my audience about the role of African American soldiers in the Civil War. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best way to phrase the central idea for a speech on music therapy?

Music therapy developed as a formal mode of treatment during the twentieth century and utilizes various methods that are explained by several theories. Signup and view all the answers

Benefits of Music Therapy for Psychological and Cognitive Disabilities

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following best describes an ineffective specific purpose statement?

Which principle for formulating a specific purpose statement is violated in the following statement: Is the U.S space program necessary?

Why is it important to avoid figurative language in a specific purpose statement?

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 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 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?

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 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?

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?

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 is the best way to phrase the central idea for a speech on music therapy?

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