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1. Unless your topic has been assigned, selecting a topic is the ______ step in preparing a
speech.
2. The process of ______ helps to determine how receptive the audience will be toward a
given topic.
3. To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are ______ speech purposes.
4. A(n) ______ speech purpose states what you expect the speech to accomplish.
5. After a speaker has identified the general and specific purposes of the speech, he or she
should then write a concise ______ statement that identifies the central idea the speech is trying
to communicate (what the speech is about).
6. Unless you are speaking about yourself, plan to research your topic to find ______ that
provides evidence for your assertions.
7. The major part of a speech that contains the main ideas and supporting material is the
______.
8. In an outline, ______ points are of equal importance and are indicated by their parallel
alignment.
9. In an outline, ______ comprise the substance of the main points and are identified by
their placement below and to the right of the points they support.
10. Speakers should familiarize themselves with both ______ outlines and speaking outlines.
11. A chart that summarizes important information and an audio recording are both examples
of ______.
12. One of the most effective ways to evaluate your speech and bolster confidence during
rehearsals is to ________ your speech.
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