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Q: 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 _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that term limits should be imposed on senators and congressional representatives is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that the federal government should issue national ID cards is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that our state should impose stricter regulations governing the safety of amusement park rides is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that public officials should act now to upgrade the 911 emergency phone system is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that it is unethical for businesses to use lie detector tests to pry into employees private lives is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that legalized gambling is morally unjustifiable is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that the use of torture is never ethically justifiable is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that there is convincing evidence of intelligent life in other parts of the solar system is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: To persuade my audience that violent video games contribute to violence in children is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of _______________ .

Q: The three kinds of questions that give rise to persuasive speeches are questions of _______________ , questions of _______________ , and questions of _______________ .

Q: What organizational method for persuasive speeches is designed to take the audience through the five steps of attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action? a. Maxwells influence model b. reflective-thinking sequence c. Millers psychological process d. target audience order e. Monroes motivated sequence

Q: Which of the following is the first step in Monroes motivated sequence? a. need b. judgment c. motivation d. attention e. plan

Q: Which of the following is the second step in Monroes motivated sequence? a. plan b. satisfaction c. attention d. action e. need

Q: Which of the following is the third step in Monroes motivated sequence? a. visualization b. action c. need d. satisfaction e. attention

Q: Using vivid imagery to help listeners see the benefits of the plan you are advocating is crucial to the __________ step in Monroes motivated sequence. a. attention b. motivation c. satisfaction d. visualization e. action

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following is the final step in Monroes motivated sequence? a. action b. motivation c. visualization d. practicality e. solution

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization? I. A carbon tax is a better solution to the problem of industrial pollution than an emissions trading system because it provides more incentives for industries to switch to nonpolluting fuels. II. A carbon tax is a better solution to the problem of industrial pollution than an emissions trading system because it provides revenue that can be returned to consumers. III. A carbon tax is a better solution to the problem of industrial pollution than an emissions trading system because it provides more health benefits. a. relative solutions b. comparative advantages c. need-plan-practicality d. Monroes motivated sequence e. problem-cause-solution

Q: The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization? I. Nuclear power is a better alternative to fossil fuels than solar and wind energy because it is more powerful. II. Nuclear power is a better alternative to fossil fuels than solar and wind energy because it is more reliable. III. Nuclear power is a better alternative to fossil fuels than solar and wind energy because it requires less land. a. comparative advantages b. relative solutions c. need-plan-practicality d. Monroes motivated sequence e. problem-cause-solution

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: The major reason Monroes motivated sequence is such an effective way of organizing persuasive speeches that seek action from listeners is that 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.

Q: First we saw that health complications from obesity are a growing problem among young adults. Then we looked at some of the major factors leading to this problem. Now lets look at the steps we can take to eliminate the problem. Alexs speech is organized according to which pattern of organization? a. problem-solution b. comparative advantages c. problem-cause-solution d. persuasive sequence e. none of the above

Q: 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 has 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

Q: 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

Q: As we have seen, excessive caffeine consumption can create serious problems for your bodys nervous system and immune system. Were now ready to look at ways you can start reducing your intake of caffeine. Robertos speech is organized according to which pattern of organization? a. causal b. problem-solution c. comparative advantages d. persuasive sequence e. topical

Q: 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.

Q: Margaritas persuasive speech contained the following statement: Prosecuting military sexual assault cases in a system outside the chain of command will ensure that victims get a fair and impartial trial. According to the National Organization for Women, a separate system has been successful at protecting victims rights in Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and Israel. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Margarita address in this excerpt? a. strategy b. need c. action d. practicality e. proposal

Q: Kobes persuasive speech contained the following statement: Lowering the drinking age will reduce binge drinking among college students by making alcohol consumption a normal experience rather than a forbidden pleasure. In addition, appropriate drinking behavior can be discussed at parties where adults are present, while peer pressure will help keep students from drinking to excess. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Kobe address in this excerpt? a. strategy b. need c. action d. proposal e. practicality

Q: Natashas persuasive speech contained the following statement: When schools switch to a year-round schedule, students wont have time to forget what theyve learned because the breaks between sessions will be shorter. And studies have shown that students in year-round schools outperform students in traditional schools in subjects like math and science. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Natasha address in this excerpt? a. action b. practicality c. need d. proposal e. strategy

Q: 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

Q: If you give a persuasive speech advocating a change in policy, your main points will often fall naturally into __________ order. a. causal b. chronological c. progressive d. problem-solution e. spatial

Q: The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization? I. The number of school shootings has become alarmingly high in recent years. II. The best way to reduce them is to ban assault-type weapons and to expand background checks to include family members of the people who purchase weapons. a. problem-solution b. comparative advantages c. persuasive sequence d. problem-cause-solution e. need-plan-practicality

Q: The following set of main points for a persuasive speech on a question of policy follows which pattern of organization? I. A growing body of research shows that e-cigarettes pose a health risk to young people. II. The risk can be reduced by banning e-cigarette advertising and eliminating the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. a. need-plan-practicality b. persuasive sequence c. problem-solution d. comparative advantages e. problem-cause-solution

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: Hectors persuasive speech contained the following statement: Reducing the problem of bullying will require a combination of measures. To begin with, school personnel need to be trained to recognize the signs of bullying and to respond appropriately. In addition, students need to be reminded that bullying is everybodys problem and that every student has a responsibility to report it to school officials. Finally, parents and teachers need to know how to empower students with appropriate ways to respond when they find themselves victims of bullying. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Hector address in this excerpt? a. plan b. visualization c. need d. practicality e. problem

Q: Lukes persuasive speech contained the following statement: Fixing whats wrong with veterans healthcare will take more than just money. We need an independent management firm to digitize the systems records and come up with a method for scheduling appointments within a reasonable amount of time. Once those changes are in place, an independent panel should perform annual unscheduled inspections of all VA healthcare facilities. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Luke address in this excerpt? a. plan b. visualization c. need d. practicality e. problem

Q: 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

Q: While attempting to persuade her audience to volunteer for a community literacy program, Sabrina 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 Sabrina address in this section of her speech? a. need b. relevance c. practicality d. clarification e. solution

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Julios persuasive speech contained the following statement: Although shortages of prescription drugs have declined between 2011 and 2018, these shortages are still harming patients, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a 2018 survey of emergency physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians found that 9 out of 10 of these physicians face shortages of drugs in their emergency departments. Emergency physicians explain that when these drugs are not available, they must use second-best options, which are often less effective. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Julio address in this excerpt? a. visualization b. satisfaction c. practicality d. need e. plan

Q: Jias persuasive speech contained the following statement: The decline in the U.S. bat population has reached critical proportions. Since 2006, more than six million bats in 33 states have been killed by a fungus called white-nose syndrome. The shrinking number of bats has serious consequences, not only because bats eat insects that are harmful to trees and crops, but also because they eat mosquitoes, such as those that carry West Nile virus. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Jia address in this excerpt? a. plan b. practicality c. visualization d. satisfaction e. need

Q: Ninas persuasive speech contained the following statement: The lack of a national law requiring seatbelts on school buses is a serious problem in the United States. Last year alone, 437 children were killed and more than 17,000 ended up in emergency rooms as a result of 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

Q: In a speech seeking to persuade her audience to support the citys ban on unlimited drink specials at local bars, Amira 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 Amira address in this part of her speech? a. need b. fact c. action d. value e. plan

Q: Jolenes persuasive speech contained the following statement: The best way to prevent teens from texting while driving is for every state to require a program similar to one implemented in New York. There, Esurance is offering its customers a free plugin that reports back to parents about instances of unsafe driving. The device can also disable any aspect of cell phone use that the parent chooses, such as texting, while still allowing other features such as navigation apps and calls from the parent. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Jolene address in this excerpt? a. problem b. need c. plan d. visualization e. practicality

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement? a. To persuade my audience that factory farming should be prohibited. b. To persuade my audience to sign an online petition against factory farming. c. To persuade my audience that the conditions of animals in factory farming are unethical. d. To persuade my audience that factory farming is morally wrong. e. To persuade my audience not to eat meat that has been factory farmed.

Q: 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 rain forests. 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 determine the impact of genetically modified food on human health. b. To persuade my audience to write their U.S. senators and representatives in support of a bill to regulate genetically modified food. c. To persuade my audience that proposed legislation to regulate genetically modified food will hurt farmers. d. To persuade my audience that the federal government must take steps to regulate genetically modified food. e. To persuade my audience that genetically modified food does not pose serious health dangers to consumers.

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: The burden of __________ always rests with the persuasive speaker who advocates change. a. fact b. opinion c. refutation d. strategy e. proof

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: To persuade my audience that student-loan repayment amounts should be tied to an individuals income is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. opinion. b. attitude. c. value. d. policy. e. fact.

Q: To persuade my audience that the sale and ownership of rapid-fire assault weapons should be prohibited is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. attitude. b. opinion. c. policy. d. fact. e. value.

Q: 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.

Q: The specific purpose for Alis persuasive speech is To persuade my audience to eat locally produced food. According to your textbook, Ali is speaking on a question of a. fact. b. research. c. opinion. d. policy. e. value.

Q: To persuade my audience that the National Park Service should reduce the number of campsites 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Persuasive speeches on questions of __________ argue for or against particular courses of action. a. need b. value c. policy d. fact e. plan

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: To persuade my audience that colleges should adhere to stricter standards when investigating and deciding cases of sexual assault on campus is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. value. b. policy. c. attitude. d. opinion. e. fact.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.