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Question 46 • TX-Communication Applications

All of the following are goals of a persuasive speech, except:

Answer
A
to strengthen or weaken attitudes, beliefs, or values
B
to define, demonstrate, or instruct
C
to motivate to action
D
to change attitudes, beliefs, or values

Explanation

Persuasive speeches aim to influence an audience—for example, by strengthening or changing attitudes, beliefs, or values, or by motivating people to act. Defining, demonstrating, or instructing is primarily the goal of an informative speech, so that is the exception.

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