Scott is interested in local discussion regarding whether his hometown should
become part of Tree City U.S.A.
He has read local newspapers and transcripts about the
matter, and he now has the opportunity to interview a city official whose department
oversees the planting and maintenance of the city's trees. Scott asks you whether he
should interview the official. How should you respond?
A) Do the interview. The official could furnish a perspective that otherwise could be
lacking or absent.
B) Do the interview. The official may offer to ghostwrite your speech for you,
ensuring you will have a good speech.
C) Forget the interview. If you've already read newspaper accounts of the issue,
there's no need to waste your time or the official's.
D) Forget the interview. The official obviously will have a biased view, and you'll
want to keep your speech free from bias and influence.
A
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What is the main mission of the men's movement known as the Promise Keepers?
A. to maintain men's dominance as the status quo in the United States B. to guide men toward Christ, transform them, and challenge them to leadership C. to encourage men to view themselves as women's superiors in the workplace, but as women's equals at home D. to empower men to seek their natural rights as fathers
What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the
informative speech audience and speaking situation? What will be an ideal response?
Expressive language appeals to the senses as _____________ language appeals to practical or useful ends
A. illocutionary B. stigmatic C. pragmatic D. prosaic
According to the text, e-mail is a good tool for interviewing experts.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)