In an economics class you are asked to give a speech about financial responsibility. Develop an informative thesis statement and persuasive thesis statement for this topic. What would the primary differences be between these two purposes?

What will be an ideal response?


? Possible informative thesis statement: After my presentation my audience will understand that a certificate of deposit is a safe and easy way to save money.
? Possible persuasive thesis statement: After my presentation my audience will be persuaded to open a certificate of deposit and begin saving money immediately.
? Informative speech is teaching the class about certificates of deposit and the persuasive speech is urging them to take immediate action and open a certificate of deposit.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Promotion can include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. On-line b. On air in both commercial slots and in the form of bottom of the screenanimation during shows c. Slots on the stations run by competitors d. Cooperation with retailers

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In an outline for a speech about the Eiffel Tower, which of the following points would be a main point for the other subpoints?

A. The Eiffel Tower is made up of several structures. B. Four masonry piers support the tower. C. A single shaft rises from where the four columns meet. D. A latticed column rises from each pier.

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Interactive media, such as Facebook, never enable online conversations to develop into relationships with specific members of a public

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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