Answers620628 Intro to Comm and Speech S2 - MOORE NATALIE PAIGEDevelop a Thesis

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The thesis statement for your ______________ speech should state what you want the audience to learn.

A
persuasive
B
declarative
C
motivational
D
informative
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Which of the following statements about developing an effective, audience-focused thesis statement is false?

A
Be sure to use specific, concrete terms that clearly establish the focus of your speech.
B
When the audience hears the thesis, it should be clear that the least important goal of your speech is to inform the audience about your topic.
C
You should attempt to create a clear, focused thesis statement that stands out and could be repeated by every member of your audience.
D
You should always remember that the audience is the reason for presenting a public speech.
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Frame your thesis as a(n) ____________ statement, not as a question.

A
persuasive
B
informative
C
topic
D
declarative
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Which of the following is the most effective example of a thesis statement?

A
The main causes of global warming.
B
What are the main causes of global warming?
C
The main cause of global warming is human behavior.
D
Global warming.
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Your thesis should reflect the _____________ and _____________ of your speech.

A
details; arguments
B
central idea; theme
C
audience; purpose
D
position; perspective
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Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for an informative speech?

A
Three major themes of Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter are sin, forgiveness, and past vs. present.
B
There is a lot of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter.
C
What is the symbolism Hawthorne uses to present his three major themes of The Scarlet Letter: sin, forgiveness, and past vs. present?
D
Hawthorne's use of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter falters and ultimately breaks down with the introduction of the character Pearl.
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Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for a persuasive speech?

A
The Simpsons represents the greatest animated show in the history of television.
B
Often dismissed because it is animated, The Simpsons treats the issue of ethnicity more powerfully than did the critically praised All In The Family.
C
The Simpsons often addresses issues of ethnicity, family dynamics, and social issues.
D
Why has The Simpsons been regarded by many as the greatest animated show in the history of television?
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All of the following are uses of a thesis statement except:

A
asks a question
B
generates main ideas
C
helps organize your speech
D
introduces and summarizes main points
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Gerald has just finished presenting the main points of his speech. Which of the following is the best way for him to conclude?

A
Say “Thank You”, gather his papers, and return to his seat.
B
Prance back to his seat giving high fives to his friends in the class on the way.
C
Restate his thesis and end with a memorable narrative or quotation.
D
Say “That concludes my speech” and take a bow.
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Charles is giving a persuasive speech, a speech encouraging action from the audience, about the United Nations. Which thesis statement would you recommend Charles use?

A
The organizational structure of the United Nations, namely consensus voting in the security council, makes it incapable of preventing war between major powers. The United States should propose the United Nations be given the ability to prevent war(s) in the future.
B
The United Nations is incapable of preventing war between major powers.
C
The organizational structure of the United Nations is ineffective and needs a major overhaul.
D
The organizational structure of the United Nations consists of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Secretariat, and the International Court of Justice.
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The thesis statement for your ______________ speech should state what you want the audience to believe or do.

A
informative
B
motivational
C
persuasive
D
declarative
12

A ______________ is the specific detailed subject for an essay or speech.

A
topic
B
content
C
thesis
D
statement
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The title of Jack’s speech is: No Vouchers In Higher Education. Which of the following would be the best thesis statement for his speech?

A
Vouchers in higher education improve our public schools and colleges, because experiments show us that education vouchers provide much-needed public funds for those who would otherwise not be able to benefit from the system.
B
Vouchers in higher education do not improve our public schools and colleges.
C
Vouchers in higher education do not improve our public schools and colleges, because experiments show us that education vouchers divert much-needed public funds for the few and have weakened the entire system.
D
Why don’t vouchers in higher education improve our public schools and colleges?

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