When paying tribute to the crew of the Challenger, who perished during the shuttle's
take off, President Reagan delivered a speech written predominately by Peggy Noonan, a
professional speechwriter on his staff.
How should we evaluate the president's behavior?
A) He was irresponsible but violated no ethical code.
B) He was irresponsible as well as highly unethical.
C) He followed proper procedure for his office.
D) Congress should have ordered an outside investigation.
C
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Advertisements deploy all three persuasion strategies. 2. Words have as much power to persuade as images. 3. Semiotics help writers distinguish what words they should use. 4. You do not have to apply personal ethics to writing.
What is the term used for the unrestricted aim of a speech? Identify, describe, and give examples of the three categories it can fall into. (Examples will vary.)
What will be an ideal response?
Primary tension is the kind of uneasiness that every group member feels when a meeting is called, whereas secondary tension is a less serious type, occurring later in the discussion, related to roles, especially that of the leader
A. True B. False
A preview statement is usually necessary in the introduction even when a speaker is addressing an audience that is well-informed about the topic.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)