Which speeches have the general purpose to inspire?
What will be an ideal response?
Speeches of inspiration such as sermons, commencement addresses, and
motivational talks.
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Part of the rising cost of presidential campaigns is due to:
a. the increased costs of TV advertising. b. cost to campaigns of maintaining Internet Web sites. c. the costs to debate other candidates on TV. d. the increased costs of newspaper advertising.
A mirror probing question is different from a reflective probing question because:
A. it includes name-calling, emotionally charged words, expletives, and unequal options that may lead an interviewee to choose the least onerous choice. B. it summarizes a series of exchanges to ensure understanding and retention of information, instructions, prescribed regimens, and procedures. C. it is designed to elicit a yes or a no answer or a choice among two poles such as conservative or liberal, like or dislike, and agree or disagree. D. it may intentionally or unintentionally suggest the answer the interviewer expects or prefers.
Ed's objective for his speech is to get listeners to stop a certain behavior. What is his general purpose?
A. to inspire B. to entertain C. to persuade D. to inform
Perry's friend survived a car crash without any major injury
while not wearing a seatbelt. If Perry uses this example to prove that seatbelts are not needed, he has failed to a. test for consistency. b. test for relevancy. c. test for recency. d. test for credibility. e. test for interest.