"To persuade my audience that the use of cell phones by car drivers has contributed to a growing

number of automobile accidents" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a

A) Proposition of fact
B) Proposition of value
C) Proposition of policy
D) Proposition of truth


A

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The statement "I do hope that you will exercise your right to vote" is more appropriate in a persuasive speech than in an informative one.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is the best example of iconic communication?

a. a pearl necklace b. tennis shoes c. an hourglass figure d. a wig

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Roberto gave a presentation about how to earn more money working part-time while in school. His classmates were very interested in his speech and asked him lots of questions. What type of interest best describes their interest in his topic?

a. self-centered b. purpose-centered c. context-centered d. speaker-centered e. content-centered

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