Using the general subject of "American Education", identify a topic for an informative speech and for a persuasive speech. What helps distinguish between these two types of speeches? 

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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He argued that whenever truth and falsehood come to grips with each other, it will always be truth that emerges triumphant:

a) Thomas Hobbes; b) John Locke; c) John Milton; d) Cato; e) none of the above

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__________ gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

a. Informative speaking b. Evaluation c. Extemporaneous delivery d. Critical analysis

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A presentation about _____ would be a speech about a procedure

a. types of surfboards b. how to perform an Internet search c. three different breeds of dogs d. features on a digital camera

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Which statement is an example of nonsexist language?

a) The average student is worried about his grades. b) The competent student knows her limitations. c) The first-year students may require extra attention. d) The unprepared student jeopardizes his chance for a good grade.

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