Define the seven speech purposes discussed in your book. Write a purpose statement representing
each purpose.
What will be an ideal response?
1. providing new information or perspective; 2. agenda setting; 3. strengthening or weakening a
feeling; 4. strengthening commitment; 5. weakening commitment; 6. conversion; 7. inducing a specific
action
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Critical theory focuses on inequitable situations and injustices
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This technological innovation of the 1440s allowed scientists to print their theories and experimental results for wide dissemination
A) photography B) printing paper C) rotary press D) movable metal type
The “Buckley Amendment” requires that:
a) schools allow parents to see their children’s educational records; b) colleges allow students over 18 to see their own educational records; c) schools allow persons over 18 to see their school records; d) schools deny the general public access to student records; e) all of these.
Which of the following statements is not one of the functions of an introduction? a. It introduces the thesis in the opening sentence
b. It captures listeners' attention c. It reveals the topic. d. It provides a graceful entry into the speech.