Which action subgoal asks listeners to demonstrate their acceptance of an attitude, belief, or value by performing the behavior suggested by the speaker?
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In his persuasive speech, Hakim wants his classmates to boycott a particular restaurant in town. Which action subgoal of persuasion is Hakim attempting to meet?
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Speeches that deal with abstract topics such as beliefs, theories, ideas, and principles are speeches about __________.
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The specific purpose of Taylor's speech is "To persuade the audience that Facebook should be banned from providing personal information to third party advertisers." This speech centers on a question of __________.
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The general goal of persuasion can be summarized as __________.
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Luna develops her persuasive speech around the topic, "Did Thomas Jefferson truly believe that all men are created equal?" Luna is examining a question of __________.
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An informative speaker who provides a fresh perspective is able to __________.
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Some difference must especially exist between the speaker's view and that of the audience when the speaker's goal is __________.
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In his speech, Keegan wants to signal what is coming and warn that what is about to be said is significant. What organizational technique should he use?
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A speech that asks whether something is good or bad, desirable or undesirable, centers around a question of __________.
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Presentations about __________ are especially appropriate for persuasive speeches.
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When selecting an appropriate topic for either informative or persuasive speeches, what element is most important?
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Which statement accurately reflects the distinction between informative and persuasive speaking?
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Zach has been asked to speak about financial planning to an audience filled with college students and their parents. His central focus will be on graduating with little or no debt. By selecting this topic area, Zach will gain audience attention by __________.
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Gregson has been assigned an informative speech for his public speaking class. The general goal of this speech should be __________.
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When discussing questions of policy, persuasive speakers usually focus on what three considerations?
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All forms of persuasion must __________.
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Chanita is urging all residents at her dorm council meeting to maintain the current university policy of dorm segregation by sex. Chanita's persuasive goal is __________.
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As a beginning persuasive speaker, success would mean __________.
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Sheree wants to explain how to bake an apple pie in her informative speech. This speech is about a(n) __________.
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