"To persuade my audience that torture is morally justifiable in cases in which lives are at stake" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

A. fact.
B. opinion.
C. value.
D. strategy.
E. attitude.


Answer: C

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a pre-med major and respected his academic success. When the group decided to use the topic of genetic research for their project, they listened carefully to Ali?s ideas on appropriate sources. Given these circumstances, what type of power does Ali have in his group? A) coercive B) referent C) expert D) reward

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Satisfied couples do not

a. engage in conflict. b. engage in the "complain-defend" pattern of conflict. c. argue very often. d. empathize with each other. e. All of the above

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Elements of the speech communication process include

a. interference. b. message. c. feedback. d. situation. e. listener. f. channel. g. confidence. h. speaker. i. critical thinking.

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Everything you include in your presentation should support your central idea

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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