CC100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Sigmund Freud, Word Association, Concept Map
8 Apr 2018
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Chapter 4: choosing a speech topic and purpose. Invention--refers to the process of discovering materials and arguments for a speech. Consider the speech situation (what is the speaking situation?) A speech situation refers to both the exigency or reason for giving the speech as well as those things that constrain what can be said. The primary characteristic of the speech situation is the reason and purpose of a speech. Secondary elements include the space and place of a speech, as well as the characteristics of the audience. Your individual speech situation is the most important factor to consider when choosing a topic and crafting the mood of your speech. Each speaking situation has unique contexts and constraints. Consider your own interests (what topics are interesting and relevant to me?) Selecting a topic that interests you has a lot to do with how you feel toward the topic. Body chemistry influences what we find interesting and relevant as listeners and speakers.
