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Why is speaking to persuade more difficult than speaking to inform?
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Explain the following statement: You should enter a persuasive speaking situation with a realistic sense of what you can hope to accomplish.
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Identify and discuss three of the ethical obligations of persuasive speakers discussed in your textbook.
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As your textbook explains, you must deal with three basic issues whenever you discuss a question of policy. Those issues are need, plan, and _______________ .
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Who is the greatest Impressionist painter? is a question of _______________ . Should public museums be allowed to raise revenue by selling masterpieces to private collectors? is a question of _______________ . What was the most expensive piece of art sold on the open market in the 20th century? is a question of _______________ .
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Questions of _______________ usually include the word should.
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Persuasive speeches on questions of _______________ argue for or against particular courses of action.
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To persuade my audience that changes occurring in the earths climate are caused primarily by human activities is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
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The action step in Monroes motivated sequence usually comes in the __________ of a persuasive speech on a question of policy.
a. visualization
b. introduction
c. satisfaction
d. conclusion
e. solution
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Which of the following is the final step in Monroes motivated sequence?
a. action
b. motivation
c. visualization
d. practicality
e. solution
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Which step of Monroes motivated sequence deals with the issue of practicality in a persuasive speech on a question of policy?
a. need
b. projection
c. attention
d. visualization
e. action
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Using vivid imagery to help listeners see the benefits of the plan you are advocating is crucial to the __________ step within Monroes motivated sequence.
a. attention
b. motivation
c. satisfaction
d. visualization
e. action
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Which of the following is the third step in Monroes motivated sequence?
a. visualization
b. action
c. need
d. satisfaction
e. attention
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Which of the following is the second step in Monroes motivated sequence?
a. plan
b. satisfaction
c. attention
d. action
e. need
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Which of the following is the first step in Monroes motivated sequence?
a. need
b. judgment
c. motivation
d. attention
e. plan
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What organizational method for persuasive speeches is designed to take the audience through the five steps of attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action?
a. Maswells influence model
b. reflective-thinking sequence
c. Millers psychological process
d. target audience order
e. Monroes motivated sequence
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The major reason Monroes motivated sequence is such an effective way of organizing persuasive speeches that seek action from listeners is because it
a. is limited to five steps.
b. can be easily adapted to standard outlining form.
c. follows the process of human thinking.
d. is more detailed than problem-solution order.
e. is often used by advertisers.
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Because it follows the process of human thinking, __________ is particularly useful for organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action.
a. Mitchells strategic progression
b. comparative advantages order
c. Monroes motivated sequence
d. problem-cause-solution order
e. Morgans psychological series
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Which organizational pattern is especially effective for persuasive speeches that seek immediate action by listeners?
a. comparative advantages order
b. Monroes motivated sequence
c. problem-solution order
d. reflective-thinking sequence
e. psychological process order
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According to your textbook, which pattern of organization is used in the following set of main points for a persuasive speech urging the audience to donate time to famine-relief organizations?
I. Donating time to famine-relief organizations is more effective than donating money because it reduces a countrys dependence on foreign aid.
II. Donating time to famine-relief organizations is more effective than donating money because it creates a personal connection to the people you are helping.
a. analysis of benefits
b. need-plan-practicality
c. Monroes motivated sequence
d. comparative advantages
e. problem-solution
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The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization?
I. Installing filtering software on computers in homes, schools, and public libraries is a more effective way of controlling childrens access to Internet pornography than is parental monitoring.
II. Installing filtering software on computers in homes, schools, and public libraries is a more effective way of controlling childrens access to Internet pornography than are government regulations.
a. need-plan-practicality
b. Monroes motivated sequence
c. problem-cause-solution
d. comparative advantages
e. relative solutions
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As your textbook explains, __________ order is a way to structure a persuasive speech on a question of policy when the audience already agrees that a problem exists but needs to be persuaded that your plan provides the best solution to the problem.
a. problem-solution
b. comparative advantages
c. problem-cause-solution
d. Monroes motivated sequence
e. need-plan-practicality
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The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization?
I. Childhood obesity is a serious health crisis in the United States.
II. Childhood obesity is caused by a range of factors from poor nutrition to lack of exercise.
III. Childhood obesity can be reduced by action from parents, schools, and the fast-food industry.
a. progressive
b. comparative advantages
c. problem-cause-solution
d. Monroes motivated sequence
e. need-plan-practicality
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Heather gave her persuasive speech on the problem of teenage alcoholism. In her first main point, she showed how serious the problem is. In her second main point, she explained why the problem had reached its current proportions. In her third main point, she presented some ways of coping with the problem. What organizational pattern did Heather use in her speech?
a. need-plan-practicality
b. comparative advantages
c. Monroes motivated sequence
d. problem-cause-solution
e. progressive
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The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization?
I. The shortage of nurses has become a serious national problem.
II. The problem can be solved by offering nurses better salaries and better working conditions.
a. deliberative
b. problem-solution
c. comparative advantages
d. need-plan-practicality
e. problem-cause-solution
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The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization?
I. Bacterial meningitis is a deadly disease that can spread easily on college campuses.
II. Every college student should be required to get vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.
a. persuasive sequence
b. problem-cause-solution
c. need-plan-practicality
d. comparative advantages
e. problem-solution
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If you give a persuasive speech advocating a change in policy, your main points often will fall naturally into __________ order.
a. causal
b. chronological
c. progressive
d. problem-solution
e. spatial
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During his persuasive speech, Jonathan pointed to the growing number of communities where cameras installed to catch speeding drivers have been taken down because they were ineffective in reducing accidents. Jonathan argued that such cameras would be ineffective in his community as well. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Jonathan address in this portion of his speech?
a. need
b. practicality
c. motivation
d. action
e. proof
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Seths persuasive speech contained the following statement:
Will my policy work? Can we institute a law protecting individual privacy against electronic data-gathering by businesses? The answer is yes. A policy similar to mine has already been instituted successfully in most of the countries of Western Europe.
Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Seth address in this excerpt?
a. need
b. proposal
c. practicality
d. strategy
e. action
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Which of the following statements is most clearly directed at the practicality issue in a persuasive speech on a question of policy?
a. My solution has three major steps.
b. We can no longer ignore the seriousness of the problem.
c. There are three ways to judge the morality of capital punishment.
d. If my plan is adopted, it will be less expensive than the current system.
e. If the government knew what it was doing, we wouldnt be in this mess.
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While attempting to persuade her audience to volunteer for a community literacy program, Diamond provided evidence that volunteering takes only two hours a week and that employers look for volunteer service on rsum s from job applicants. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Diamond address in this section of her speech?
a. need
b. relevance
c. practicality
d. clarification
e. solution
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In a speech seeking to persuade his audience to donate blood, Ian explained how little time the donation process would take from their busy schedules. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Ian address in this part of his speech?
a. need
b. action
c. motivation
d. practicality
e. fact
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Jeremys persuasive speech contained the following statement:
Solving the problem of illegal immigration will involve two steps. First, we need to reverse the economic policies that keep illegal immigrants from earning a living in their own country. Second, we need to provide a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants who are already here.
Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Jeremy address in this excerpt?
a. visualization
b. problem
c. plan
d. action
e. practicality
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Lis persuasive speech contained the following statement:
To solve the problem of decreasing personal privacy due to electronic data-gathering by businesses, I propose more stringent privacy laws. These laws should impose strict controls on the collection of personal information by businesses. These laws should also include stiff penalties for anyone who uses personal information for unauthorized purposes.
Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Li address in this excerpt?
a. need
b. practicality
c. visualization
d. problem
e. plan
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In a speech seeking to persuade her audience to support the citys ban on unlimited drink specials at local bars, Darlene used examples and statistics to demonstrate the seriousness of binge drinking as a problem on college campuses. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Darlene address in this part of her speech?
a. need
b. fact
c. action
d. value
e. plan
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Ninas persuasive speech contained the following statement:
The lack of a national law requiring seat belts on school buses is a serious problem in the United States. Last year alone, 437 children were killed and more than 5,000 injured in accidents involving school buses. Given all the advances in automobile safety in recent years, how can we continue to allow our children to ride in unsafe vehicles?
Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Nina address in this excerpt?
a. practicality
b. need
c. satisfaction
d. plan
e. visualization
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As your textbook explains, you must deal with three basic issues whenever you discuss a question of policy. Those issues are need, plan, and
a. efficiency.
b. practicality.
c. productivity.
d. flexibility.
e. viability.
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Regardless of whether your aim is to encourage passive agreement or immediate action, you must deal with three basic issues whenever you discuss a question of policy. They are
a. cause, effect, and practicality.
b. evidence, practicality, and reasoning.
c. need, action, and reaction.
d. problem, plan, and solution.
e. need, plan, and practicality.
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The burden of __________ always rests with the persuasive speaker who advocates change.
a. fact
b. opinion
c. refutation
d. strategy
e. proof
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The __________ is the obligation of a persuasive speaker to prove that a change from current policy is necessary.
a. burden of proof
b. strategic duty
c. deliberative responsibility
d. balance of practicality
e. causal imperative
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Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking immediate action?
a. To persuade my audience that the state legislature should stiffen drivers license requirements for people over the age of 75.
b. To persuade my audience to write their legislators in support of stiffening drivers license requirements for people over the age of 75.
c. To persuade my audience that the proposed bill to stiffen drivers license requirements for people over the age of 75 is just and reasonable.
d. To persuade my audience that the state legislature has no business stiffening drivers license requirements for people over the age of 75.
e. To persuade my audience that acting now to stiffen drivers license requirements for people over the age of 75 will save lives.
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Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking immediate action?
a. To persuade my audience that the federal government should establish a committee to study the regulation of genetically engineered food.
b. To persuade my audience to write their U.S. senators and representatives in support of a bill to regulate genetically engineered food.
c. To persuade my audience that proposed legislation to regulate genetically engineered food will hurt farmers.
d. To persuade my audience that the federal government must take steps to regulate genetically engineered food.
e. To persuade my audience that genetically engineered food poses serious health dangers to consumers.
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Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking immediate action?
a. To persuade my audience that the federal government should increase funding to provide computers for children in low-income housing.
b. To persuade my audience that the state must increase funding for wetland preservation.
c. To persuade my audience that political campaign advertisements should be required to disclose their source of funding.
d. To persuade my audience to decrease the amount of electricity they use during the summer in order to prevent blackouts.
e. To persuade my audience that the college administration should increase spending for intramural athletics on campus.
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Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement?
a. To persuade my audience to join a fraternity or sorority.
b. To persuade my audience to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables.
c. To persuade my audience that the college should adopt an honor code.
d. To persuade my audience to become more involved in campus government.
e. To persuade my audience to become organ donors.
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Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement?
a. To persuade my audience to sign organ donor cards.
b. To persuade my audience to vote in the next local election.
c. To persuade my audience to boycott coffee from plantations that damage the rainforests.
d. To persuade my audience that the campus library should be open 24 hours a day.
e. To persuade my audience to adopt a regular exercise program.
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As your textbook explains, when you give a persuasive speech on a question of __________ , you can seek either passive agreement or immediate action from your audience.
a. opinion
b. policy
c. judgment
d. value
e. fact
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To persuade my audience that the United States should devote more of its resources to ending world hunger is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. policy.
b. opinion.
c. fact.
d. value.
e. attitude.
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To persuade my audience that the BCS should be replaced with a playoff system to determine the national college football champion is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. value.
b. attitude.
c. policy.
d. opinion.
e. fact.
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To persuade my audience that bars should be required to scan ID cards to determine their authenticity is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. attitude.
b. value.
c. policy.
d. opinion.
e. fact.
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To persuade my audience that prescription drug advertising directed at consumers should be banned is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. policy.
b. opinion.
c. fact.
d. attitude.
e. value.
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To persuade my audience that more-stringent privacy safeguards should be required of social networking sites is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. attitude.
b. policy.
c. value.
d. opinion.
e. fact.
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To persuade my audience that the use of performance-enhancing drugs should be permitted in amateur and professional sports is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. fact.
b. attitude.
c. policy.
d. opinion.
e. value.
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To persuade my audience that prostitution should be legalized is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. value.
b. policy.
c. opinion.
d. fact.
e. attitude.
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The specific purpose for Scotts persuasive speech is To persuade my audience to eat locally produced food. According to your textbook, Scott is speaking on a question of
a. fact.
b. research.
c. opinion.
d. policy.
e. value.
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To persuade my audience that cable companies should not be allowed to own TV stations and networks is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. policy.
b. opinion.
c. attitude.
d. fact.
e. value.
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To persuade my audience that the National Park Service should reduce the number of camp sites in national parks by 50 percent is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. fact.
b. attitude.
c. value.
d. policy.
e. opinion.
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To persuade my audience that there should be tougher enforcement of laws to protect the victims of domestic abuse is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. value.
b. attitude.
c. policy.
d. opinion.
e. judgment.
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To persuade my audience to take a class that will teach them CPR is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. fact.
b. attitude.
c. value.
d. policy.
e. opinion.
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According to your textbook, To persuade my audience that they should adopt a program of regular exercise is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. action.
b. policy.
c. attitude.
d. value.
e. fact.
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According to your textbook, questions of policy
a. usually contain the word should.
b. also involve questions of fact and value.
c. seldom come up in our daily lives.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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Persuasive speeches on questions of __________ argue for or against particular courses of action.
a. need
b. value
c. policy
d. fact
e. plan
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To persuade my audience that it is morally wrong to deny public services to illegal immigrants is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. policy.
b. fact.
c. opinion.
d. attitude.
e. value.
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To persuade my audience that it is unethical for politicians to accept trips paid for by lobbyists is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. value.
b. policy.
c. attitude.
d. opinion.
e. fact.
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To persuade my audience that preemptive strikes against suspected terrorists are morally justifiable is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. fact.
b. opinion.
c. strategy.
d. attitude.
e. value.
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To persuade my audience that cheating on schoolwork is never justified is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. value.
b. opinion.
c. practicality.
d. standards.
e. policy.
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To persuade my audience that it is unethical for journalists to invade peoples private lives is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. fact.
b. attitude.
c. value.
d. policy.
e. opinion.
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The specific purpose for Yaolings persuasive speech is To persuade my audience that humans have an ethical responsibility to prevent the extinction of animal species. According to your textbook, Yaoling is speaking on a question of
a. fact.
b. opinion.
c. knowledge.
d. research.
e. value.
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According to your textbook, To persuade my audience that doctor-assisted suicide is morally acceptable is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of
a. fact.
b. policy.
c. judgment.
d. health.
e. value.
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As your textbook explains, whenever you give a persuasive speech on a question of value, you need to
a. concentrate on convincing listeners who already share your view.
b. organize the speech according to Monroes motivated sequence.
c. conclude your speech by urging the audience to take immediate action.
d. deal with all three basic issues of need, plan, and practicality.
e. justify your value judgment against a set of standards or criteria.
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As your textbook explains, persuasive speeches on questions of value are most often organized in __________ order.
a. topical
b. analytical
c. chronological
d. deductive
e. causal
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Persuasive speeches on questions of __________ judge whether something is good or bad, right or wrong, fair or unfair.
a. criteria
b. policy
c. fact
d. value
e. judgment
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Why is it important to avoid technical language when giving an informative speech to a general audience? Provide a brief example illustrating how the use of technical language could reduce the effectiveness of an informative speech.
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What does it mean to say that an informative speaker should avoid abstractions? Identify and explain two techniques presented in your textbook for avoiding abstractions in a speech.
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What does it mean to say an informative speaker should personalize her or his ideas? According to your textbook, what are two major steps a speaker can take to express her or his ideas in personal terms?
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Explain why informative speakers should be wary of overestimating their audiences knowledge about the topic. What steps should a speaker take when preparing an informative speech to make sure the speech does not go over the heads of the audience?
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When preparing an informative speech for a general audience, why is it important to keep in mind that Nothing interests people more than themselves?
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Explain each of the following guidelines for effective informative speaking:
a. Dont overestimate what the audience knows.
b. Relate the subject directly to the audience.
c. Dont be too technical.
d. Avoid abstractions.
e. Personalize your ideas.
f. Be creative.
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What are the two types of informative speeches about processes? Give an example of a specific purpose statement for each type.
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Informative speeches can be classified into four types: speeches about objects, speeches about processes, speeches about events, and speeches about concepts. Into which category would you place each of the following? Explain your answer in each case.
a. A speech recounting the steps in the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
b. A speech describing the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
c. A speech discussing legal theories justifying the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
d. A speech explaining the steps political activists took to gain reparations for Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II.
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What are the four types of informative speeches discussed in your textbook? Give an example of an effective specific purpose statement for each type.