Anna knows she wants her persuasive speech to be about dogs, but then she narrows it down to persuading her audience to adopt a dog. Anna has found the _____ of her speech
a. supporting materials
b. organizational pattern
c. general purpose
d. specific purpose
Answer: d
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A person who holds an official position as leader (e.g., "chair" or "coordinator") of a small group has ________ power as a result of that position.
A. legitimate B. referent C. reward D. punishment E. expert
Which of the following is seen as a cause of groupthink?
a. The group has assigned a devil's advocate. b. The group is using electronic brainstorming. c. The group feels apathetic about the task. d. The leader is keeping the group focused on the goal.
Which of the following no longer applies in today’s media environment?
A. the idea of a mass medium B. the importance of accuracy C. the need for immediacy in reporting D. a dependence on official sources