As a special occasion speaker, which of the following is

NOT a guideline to help you determine the purpose of
the occasion?

a. Ask someone directly related to the occasion
about the purpose of the occasion.
b. Use the focus or theme of the event to help
determine your topic.
c. Make sure your speech stands out from others
in terms of mood and theme.
d. Know what the organizers expect.


c

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True False

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As your textbook states, colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech.

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

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According to Aristotle, rhetoric is the use of elaborate, pretentious,

and insincere messages to achieve a political goal. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sankaran immigrated to the United States from India as a child. Although he speaks fluent English, he prefers to live, work, and socialize with people who look like himself. Sankaran has chosen to use a(n) ________ separation strategy.

A. aggressive B. nonassertive C. assertive D. instrumental

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