COM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Thesis Statement
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Generate a list of possible topics: your interests, the audience"s needs and interests, the occasion for the speech, the subjects you have researched. Self-generated topic: based on the speaker"s interests, experiences and knowledge. Lack of objectivity / excessive devotion to the subject. Audience-generated topic: geared to the interests and needs of the listeners. Occasion-generated topics: derived from particular circumstances, seasons, holidays, life events. Research-generated topic: discovered by investigating a variety of sources. Speech to persuade: influence listeners" beliefs or actions. Specific purpose: statement of the general purpose of the speech, the speaker"s intended. Speech to convince: influence audience beliefs and attitudes rather than behaviors.
