1
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Setting Goals: Evaluating a Speech by Randy Pausch

Question 1 • WI-English Language Arts 8 A

Why does Pausch talk about football?

Answer
A
He wants to tell the audience that he did not achieve all of his goals.
B
He wants to let the audience know that mastering the basics is key to achieving goals.
C
He wants to explain how to be a good football coach to people who are interested in football.
D
He wants the audience to try playing football so they can enjoy a similar experience.

Explanation

Pausch uses football to show that reaching a goal takes practice and mastery of the fundamentals. His coach focused on basic skills and corrected him, helping him improve. The point is not to teach the audience how to coach football; it is to show that mastering the basics can help people achieve their goals.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Next