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

1. Persuasive speeches can be focused to reinforce an attitude that audience members already have. 
2. The general purpose helps you identify the behavioral objective of your speech. 
3. A special occasion speech is a type of persuasive speech. 
4. You should avoid speaking on a topic in which the audience has no interest, even if the topic is worthwhile. 
5. An effective presenter needs to adapt to how much or how little audience members know about the topic. 


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

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