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When should you state your thesis in a persuasive speech?

When should you state your thesis in a persuasive speech?

When should you state your thesis in a persuasive speech?
a. It should be the first sentence in your speech.
b. It should be stated early in the speech.
c. It should follow the first main point.
d. It should begin the conclusion.

KeeBeeUtiful   120   3 Replies

Tilly

What is the advantage of using a thesis statement like, Going abroad one semester will be an ...

What is the advantage of using a thesis statement like, Going abroad one semester will be an ...

What is the advantage of using a thesis statement like, Going abroad one semester will be an adventure, a cultural learning experience, and a unique educational opportunity.
a. It previews the main points of your speech.
b. It holds the audiences att

ellehaine24   171   3 Replies

dclizzle

Which of these statements describes a thesis?

Which of these statements describes a thesis?

Which of these statements describes a thesis?
a. what you want your audience to get out of your speech
b. the aim of your speech put in concrete, specific terms
c. the overall aim of your speech, such as to inform
d. the change you hope to achieve in

AmyP911   65   3 Replies

Charline091486

What is wrong with this specific purpose? To inform my audience about dog breeds.

What is wrong with this specific purpose? To inform my audience about dog breeds.

What is wrong with this specific purpose? To inform my audience about dog breeds.
a. It is too specific.
b. It is too personal.
c. It is too broad.
d. It wont interest the audience.

Havakajs   113   4 Replies

Charline091486

To persuade listeners to use active listening more often. is an example of

To persuade listeners to use active listening more often. is an example of

To persuade listeners to use active listening more often. is an example of
a. a thesis.
b. a general purpose.
c. a specific purpose.
d. a theme.

LeaP   211   3 Replies

JennMMiller22

In his speech, Zach wanted to convince his classmates to volunteer in their communities. What kind ...

In his speech, Zach wanted to convince his classmates to volunteer in their communities. What kind ...

In his speech, Zach wanted to convince his classmates to volunteer in their communities. What kind of speech was Zach giving?
a. informative
b. persuasive
c. entertainment
d. special occasion

Lola617   237   4 Replies

arusha_momin

A woman interested in real estate is working on a speech describing The Five Steps to Buying Your ...

A woman interested in real estate is working on a speech describing The Five Steps to Buying Your ...

A woman interested in real estate is working on a speech describing The Five Steps to Buying Your Dream House. She is planning
a.a ceremonial speech.
b.a persuasive speech.
c.an informative speech.
d.a special occasion speech.

Ravenfaust   293   4 Replies

RichardpreDa

In ________ speech, your thesis summarizes the claim you are making and what you want your audience to accept.

In ________ speech, your thesis summarizes the claim you are making and what you want your audience to accept.

In ________ speech, your thesis summarizes the claim you are making and what you want your audience to accept.
a. an informative
b. a special occasion
c. a persuasive
d. an entertainment

rhwyatt   90   2 Replies

Anonymous

__________ messages are most effective with persons who are favorable to the message.

__________ messages are most effective with persons who are favorable to the message.

__________ messages are most effective with persons who are favorable to the message.
 
  a. One-sided
 b. Two-sided
 c. Source-credible
 d. Cognitive-dissonant

shan   72   2 Replies

Anonymous

List and discuss four techniques you can use to get the audience's attention.

List and discuss four techniques you can use to get the audience's attention.

List and discuss four techniques you can use to get the audience's attention.

nikhales   250   1 Reply

bolbol

This chapter cites as examples of failing to build value with credibility the following:

This chapter cites as examples of failing to build value with credibility the following:

This chapter cites as examples of failing to build value with credibility the following:

▸ products that break down.

▸ live bands in the parking lot that play unpopular music.

▸ airline frequent flyer programs.

▸ None of these.

Hernando G.   1539   8 Replies

Anonymous

A theater buff is doing a persuasive speech with arguments based on questions of fact, arguing that ...

A theater buff is doing a persuasive speech with arguments based on questions of fact, arguing that ...

A theater buff is doing a persuasive speech with arguments based on questions of fact, arguing that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. She will want to emphasize
a.emotional appeals.
b.personal interest.
c.uncertainty avoidance.
d.logical proof.

Mod

083055   266   3 Replies

Marostegui

In 1999, Starbucks purchased Hear Music and began making compilation music CDs to play and sell in i

In 1999, Starbucks purchased Hear Music and began making compilation music CDs to play and sell in i

In 1999, Starbucks purchased Hear Music and began making compilation music CDs to play and sell in its stores. It has also tested new restaurant concepts, such as Circadia in San Francisco. Starbucks is considering _____.
A) new product developm

a8oobra   335   4 Replies

Anonymous

Answering emails or phone calls is not necessary if you have decided the message sender is not ...

Answering emails or phone calls is not necessary if you have decided the message sender is not ...

Answering emails or phone calls is not necessary if you have decided the message sender is not likely to be a good customer.

▸ true

▸ false

jonnyjon   396   3 Replies

shawntage

As the Kobe Bryant case demonstrated, when an organization or individual's integrity is being ...

As the Kobe Bryant case demonstrated, when an organization or individual's integrity is being ...

As the Kobe Bryant case demonstrated, when an organization or individual's integrity is being challenged, there is value in going public early on.
Is this statement true, or is it false?

justin4u   327   3 Replies

sznoorek

The mapping process is used to show the relationship between the thesis of the speech and the __________.

The mapping process is used to show the relationship between the thesis of the speech and the __________.

The mapping process is used to show the relationship between the thesis of the speech and the __________.

▸ conclusion

▸ introduction

▸ outline

▸ main ideas

Guest   336   2 Replies

Anonymous

A positive correlation exists between touch avoidance and __________.

A positive correlation exists between touch avoidance and __________.

A positive correlation exists between touch avoidance and __________.

phantomm   511   4 Replies

bio_man

As Sarah was listening to Samuel’s pro-choice speech on abortion, she found herself thinking about ...

As Sarah was listening to Samuel’s pro-choice speech on abortion, she found herself thinking about ...

As Sarah was listening to Samuel’s pro-choice speech on abortion, she found herself thinking about other things because she was firmly anti-abortion. Sarah was demonstrating
A)   negative labeling.
B)   a “no” response.
C)   negative social

tingolon   3474   4 Replies

Caity Cait

When listeners are focused on their own needs rather than those of the speaker, the message is about ...

When listeners are focused on their own needs rather than those of the speaker, the message is about ...

When listeners are focused on their own needs rather than those of the speaker, the message is about them. When the speaker has difficulty sustaining the conversation about anything other than the listener's ideas and stories the problem is call

highlander1101   156   3 Replies

vlemontea

Calling another person incompetent or untrustworthy during a conflict is characteristic of a _____ ...

Calling another person incompetent or untrustworthy during a conflict is characteristic of a _____ ...

Calling another person incompetent or untrustworthy during a conflict is characteristic of a _____ conflict strategy.
A) face orientation
B) face-detracting
C) face-maintaining
D) face-enhancing

Melfina   324   2 Replies

Edwin Bryan

List the four major forms of supporting materials.

List the four major forms of supporting materials.

List the four major forms of supporting materials.

nikhales   371   1 Reply

bolbol

Briefly explain the relationship among facts, claims, and opinions.

Briefly explain the relationship among facts, claims, and opinions.

Briefly explain the relationship among facts, claims, and opinions.

nikhales   371   1 Reply

bolbol

Explain the purpose of a working outline.

Explain the purpose of a working outline.

Explain the purpose of a working outline.

nikhales   348   1 Reply

bolbol

What is the purpose of an internal summary?

What is the purpose of an internal summary?

What is the purpose of an internal summary?

nikhales   363   1 Reply

bolbol

What are the functions of transitions in a speech?

What are the functions of transitions in a speech?

What are the functions of transitions in a speech?

nikhales   329   1 Reply

bolbol

Research in the field of communications most likely reveals that:

Research in the field of communications most likely reveals that:

Research in the field of communications most likely reveals that:
A) verbal messages carry more influence than nonverbal gestures
B) nonverbal behaviors seldom reinforce verbal messages
C) the meaning attached to words depends little o

nailat   1140   7 Replies

Aishwarya Vijay Ayare

Teresa Fallon sends a written proposal to a customer. In the proposal, she compares the ...

Teresa Fallon sends a written proposal to a customer. In the proposal, she compares the ...

Teresa Fallon sends a written proposal to a customer. In the proposal, she compares the specifications of her product and a competing product. If the information about the competing product is not true, she is using a form of defamation called:

nailat   766   6 Replies

Aishwarya Vijay Ayare

_____ words are highly positive in their connotation.

_____ words are highly positive in their connotation.

_____ words are highly positive in their connotation.
A) Purr
B) Giggle
C) Snarl
D) Share

tingolon   2237   9 Replies

Justin Scro

If you believe that Janet is generous and trustworthy because you find her physically attractive, ...

If you believe that Janet is generous and trustworthy because you find her physically attractive, ...

If you believe that Janet is generous and trustworthy because you find her physically attractive, you are demonstrating the _____ effect.
A) recency
B) halo
C) primacy
D) consistency

Melfina   717   4 Replies

Lauren Illi

What are the two major steps we should take to act on customer complaints? Describe these.

What are the two major steps we should take to act on customer complaints? Describe these.

What are the two major steps we should take to act on customer complaints? Describe these.

rsbains   193   2 Replies

pro mo

To attribute a number of positive qualities to individuals we like is called

To attribute a number of positive qualities to individuals we like is called

To attribute a number of positive qualities to individuals we like is called
a. the horn effect.
b. the self-fulfilling prophecy.
c. the halo effect.
d. the recency effect.

arty5   281   3 Replies

Elizabeth Audino

When trying to reach an important decision, Carrie’s group took a vote with the most votes ...

When trying to reach an important decision, Carrie’s group took a vote with the most votes ...

When trying to reach an important decision, Carrie’s group took a vote with the most votes winning. They made a decision by
A) authority.
B) majority rule.
C) consensus.
D) plurality.

Melfina   275   2 Replies

Laryssa Manfrinato

In simple terms, define the three steps for giving criticism in a public speaking classroom. Give an ...

In simple terms, define the three steps for giving criticism in a public speaking classroom. Give an ...

In simple terms, define the three steps for giving criticism in a public speaking classroom. Give an example of each step.

Hellohi21   272   2 Replies

JAYNAIA BURGESS

Indications of the significance of social media include all the following EXCEPT

Indications of the significance of social media include all the following EXCEPT

Indications of the significance of social media include all the following EXCEPT
A) the appointment of the first White House Director of New Media.
B) the appointment of blogger Karen Hughes as chief communications officer by President Geo

vanstygma   334   3 Replies

Camaren Pursley

Generally, the broad _____ culture perceives direct eye contact as a welcome expression of openness ...

Generally, the broad _____ culture perceives direct eye contact as a welcome expression of openness ...

Generally, the broad _____ culture perceives direct eye contact as a welcome expression of openness and honesty, while some other cultures view this as an inappropriate tactic, a lack of respect, or an aggressive move.
a.American
b.Asian
c.European

Celeste23   422   2 Replies

Annie Estillore Ical

Marissa noticed that Paul’s tag was sticking out on his shirt, so she reached over and tucked it ...

Marissa noticed that Paul’s tag was sticking out on his shirt, so she reached over and tucked it ...

Marissa noticed that Paul’s tag was sticking out on his shirt, so she reached over and tucked it in for him. This demonstrates control touching.

Melfina   3515   4 Replies

Brizzeyda Bautista

Your friend Susan arrives late to your birthday party and explains that she missed the bus. Your ...

Your friend Susan arrives late to your birthday party and explains that she missed the bus. Your ...

Your friend Susan arrives late to your birthday party and explains that she missed the bus. Your other friend Martin also arrives late and explains that his cat got out and he had to chase it down the street, where it promptly hid under a neighbour&#

arty5   344   3 Replies

Son Nguyen1

A leading mobile service company wants to create an interface where its smartphone users can ...

A leading mobile service company wants to create an interface where its smartphone users can ...

A leading mobile service company wants to create an interface where its smartphone users can download software, music, ringtones, and other services from the company. How did the company achieve this?

starseed53   124   1 Reply

bolbol

Reciprocity is sometimes, but not always, unethical behavior. Which of the following situations is ...

Reciprocity is sometimes, but not always, unethical behavior. Which of the following situations is ...

Reciprocity is sometimes, but not always, unethical behavior. Which of the following situations is an example of reciprocity which is unethical behavior?
A) An architect refuses to allow any other builders to build her designs because she doesn&

nailat   280   4 Replies

Bárbara Kruschewsky

Jack was determined to get Miranda to like him, so he gave her gifts and took her to nice places. ...

Jack was determined to get Miranda to like him, so he gave her gifts and took her to nice places. ...

Jack was determined to get Miranda to like him, so he gave her gifts and took her to nice places. Eventually Miranda became more and more attracted to Jack. What type of power did Jack have over Miranda?
A) coercive
B) referent
C) rewa

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Alejandro Ruíz