1. What did you identify as the specific purpose of the speech from the video?
I identify as the specific purpose of the speech: To inform the audience how to use the retrograde analysis in problems solving.
2. Do you agree that it is important to keep a general purpose in mind as you develop a speech? Why or why not?
I agree that is important to keep a general purpose in mind as you develop a speech because focusing on a general purpose help you achieve your overall goal for your speech (to inform, to persuade, or to entertain your audience.)
3. Do you believe the speaker in the video clearly stated his thesis for the speech? Why or why not? Can you restate the thesis in your own words?
I don't believe the speaker clearly stated his thesis in the video. For example, at the beginning of the presentation, I thought the speech was about the different techniques he uses to look ahead of moves during chess games. Then two minutes after, he introduced his thesis: "the retrograde analysis." …show more content…
Why is it important to have a clearly stated thesis for your audience? What are the consequences of not stating your thesis clearly (or of not having a thesis at all)?
It is important to have a clearly stated thesis because your thesis statement helps make your audience aware of what's coming in your speech and keeps them on track and involved in your presentation. The thesis summarizes the main points of your speech, helping you clarify your approach and giving your audience a sense of what to expect during the introduction. If you fail to provide a clear thesis, your audience will be confused during your
I identify as the specific purpose of the speech: To inform the audience how to use the retrograde analysis in problems solving.
2. Do you agree that it is important to keep a general purpose in mind as you develop a speech? Why or why not?
I agree that is important to keep a general purpose in mind as you develop a speech because focusing on a general purpose help you achieve your overall goal for your speech (to inform, to persuade, or to entertain your audience.)
3. Do you believe the speaker in the video clearly stated his thesis for the speech? Why or why not? Can you restate the thesis in your own words?
I don't believe the speaker clearly stated his thesis in the video. For example, at the beginning of the presentation, I thought the speech was about the different techniques he uses to look ahead of moves during chess games. Then two minutes after, he introduced his thesis: "the retrograde analysis." …show more content…
Why is it important to have a clearly stated thesis for your audience? What are the consequences of not stating your thesis clearly (or of not having a thesis at all)?
It is important to have a clearly stated thesis because your thesis statement helps make your audience aware of what's coming in your speech and keeps them on track and involved in your presentation. The thesis summarizes the main points of your speech, helping you clarify your approach and giving your audience a sense of what to expect during the introduction. If you fail to provide a clear thesis, your audience will be confused during your