When used in a persuasive speech, supporting materials such as examples, statistics, and testimony are referred to as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
evidence
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
All you really need to know about your audience for a persuasive speech are their age, gender, and educational level
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The specific purpose "To teach my audience the steps in planning a wedding" would most likely be used for what type of speech?
A. Persuasive B. Special occasion C. Informative D. Entertaining
Studies have found that public speakers will usually be more persuasive when they
A. speak slightly slower than normal when delivering the speech. B. state evidence without drawing explicit conclusions from it. C. avoid emotional appeals when seeking action from the audience. D. use evidence that is already familiar to the audience. E. present evidence in specific rather than general terms.