"Yellowstone Park! Where else in this country can you spend the day atop the world's largest volcano, observing every major North American big-game species in its natural habitat while soaking in a natural hot springs and fishing at the same
time? Or where else can you catch a Yellowstone cutthroat and cook it alongside the same stream without leaving the comfort of your natural spa?" This statement best illustrates what type of support?
a. narration
b. hypothetical example
c. actual example
d. contrast
c
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Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech?
A. Deliver your speech fluently and expressively. B. Establish common ground with your audience. C. Explain your expertise on the speech topic. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both explain your expertise on the speech topic and establish common ground with your audience.
"To entertain" is an example of
A) a specific purpose statement. B) a central idea. C) a general purpose statement. D) a thesis statement.
Statement A is a better subpoint for the Main Point than Statement B. Main Point: "The issuance of no-bid contracts, during the war, is a matter that warrants investigation."
Statement A: "The multibillion dollar no-bid contract to Halliburton was suspicious from day one, and now our worst suspicions will likely be confirmed." Statement B: "The violation of usual procedures is one element that deserves a closer look." Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements about hurtful messages is true?
a. They tend to cause more damage when they are humorous. b. Unintentional messages tend to be more hurtful than intentional ones. c. They can be both intentional and unintentional. d. The damage they cause does not depend on the context