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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Unit test Answers

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Explain the three goals of persuasive speaking. Which goal is the hardest to achieve and why?

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Answers will vary. Students should list: 1. Strengthen/weaken attitudes, beliefs, values 2. Change attitudes, beliefs, values 3. To motivate to action The hardest to achieve is to #2 - Change attitudes, beliefs, values. It is hard to convince someone to change anything.

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Which of the following would be the most appropriate informative speech topic for a group of high school seniors? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
how to prepare for college or job interviews
B
the mechanics of jet engines
C
deciding on a place to live after retirement
D
buying homeowners insurance
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Which of the following would be the most appropriate speech topic for an audience of senior citizens?

A
the impact of Shakespearean sonnets on today’s rap music
B
how to avoid the Freshman 15 in college
C
the latest products for babies
D
how to stay active with arthritis
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Attempting to persuade someone to come back to your restaurant that you just remodeled involves:

A
changing their beliefs about what makes a good restaurant
B
weakening their values about all the other restaurants in the area
C
weakening their attitudes about what your restaurant used to be
D
strengthening their values about eating out in restaurants
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Appeals to a desire for safety and self-actualization are examples of ___________.

A
logical appeals
B
emotional appeals
C
credibility appeals
D
selective appeals

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