The general speech purposes identified in the text are ________
A) ?to inform, to persuade, to entertain, to commemorate.
B) ?to introduce, to persuade, to inform, to highlight cultural ideals.
C) ?to convince, to convert, to educate, to introduce.
D) ?to explain, to demonstrate, to convince, to entertain.
E) ?to endorse, to argue, to entertain, to praise.
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A. is less redundant. B. uses shorter sentences. C. uses fewer personal pronouns. D. uses fewer contractions E. All of these answers are correct.
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A) contribute to credibility and confidence. B) reinforce your message. C) increase communication apprehension. D) help you gain attention and maintain interest.