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Student Resource
Gamble, The Public Speaking Playbook, 2nd Edition
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6: Select a Topic and Purpose
1. Select a speech of your choice; identify the speaker’s thesis statement. Using the criteria
outlined in the chapter, evaluate the effectiveness of the thesis statement.
2. What are some topics that would be unsuitable to discuss in a college classroom in the
United States? Explain.
3. Should speakers be wary of topics that are controversial explain?
4. Describe an instance where the behavioral objectives for an audience might be unrealistic
or overly ambitious.
5. Identify your specific purpose and general purpose statements for an upcoming speech.
Evaluate their overall effectiveness using the criteria outlined in the chapter.
