A pro–con-assessment organizational pattern is _______
a. appropriate only for an informative speech
b. more appropriate for an informative than a persuasive speech
c. more appropriate for a persuasive speech than an informative speech
d. equally appropriate for informative and persuasive speeches
b
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Teachers in a Missouri school district were admonished by some community members when pictures of them holding a sign containing “vulgar” language while at the Women March on St. Louis appeared on social media sites. The language was unbecoming of teachers, it was argued. This example best demonstrates that:
a. audiences expect advocates to be trustworthy. b. we like people to be like us in ways that matter. c. some advocates are held to different standards than others. d. there are limits to how much we can count on identification.
During Latoya's informative speech on palm reading, she asks her audience to examine their own palms. On a PowerPoint slide, Latoya shows the audience the different lines on the palm and explains how the length influences different aspects of life. By having listeners read their own palms, how did Latoya involve her audience?
A. by polling B. by inviting direct participation C. by posing a hypothetical situation D. by inviting questions
Persuasive efforts may seem more focused now because:
a. integration of media content and unification of institutional messages b. the idea of "branding" c. more emotional communication d. more conflict in communication.
What role does your non-verbal (body language) play when using the manuscript mode of delivery? Memorized?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).