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

1. When explaining why the topic should be appropriate to the occasion, the textbook indicates that being "tailored" means that the topic fits the audiences' perceptions of what should be said. 
2. Broadly speaking, there are three purposes of speeches. 
3. Practically speaking, there are a limitless number of specific purposes for speeches. 
4. Informative speeches try to convince audience members to continue doing something they already do. 
5. According to the suggestions in the book, the following would be considered a well-worded, specific purpose: "My goal will be to demonstrate the major things you can do with a smart phone". 


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

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Even though Marta didn't convince her audience to give up their current cell phone carriers, she had done the best she could and was ethical in her speech. Which standard does this evaluation address?

A. redundancy B. artistic C. outline D. expediency

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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A. silence. B. playfulness. C. no fear of rejection. D. willingness to be unconventional. E. willingness to communicate.

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