If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in order:Now that I’ve told you about declining voter involvement in this country, let’s look at what we can do about it.
A. causal
B. spatial
C. comparative-advantages
D. problem-solution
E. topical
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Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?
A. The largest members of the hawk family are Old World vultures.
B. Raptors are powerful birds of prey with hooked beaks and sharp talons.
C. Among Falconiformes, the hawk family is the largest and most diverse.
D. The hawk family includes eagles, hawks, kites, harriers, and vultures.
E. There are two orders of Raptors—Falconiformes and Strigiformes.
Nathan plans to give a speech to his classmates explaining how to build a Web site. The most important factor he should consider when analyzing his audience is probably its
A. group membership.
B. knowledge about the topic.
C. sexual orientation.
D. attitude toward him.
E. size.
According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?Why should we be concerned about Siberian tigers becoming extinct when there are more and more homeless people who need our support?
A. red herring
B. ad hominem
C. hasty generalization
D. slippery slope
E. either-or
According to your textbook, what kind of supporting material is used in the following speech excerpt:Imagine yourself driving down the freeway on your way to work. You see lights flashing in your rear view mirror. You turn to see the police officer pulling you over. Were you speeding? No, says the officer, but he needs to search your vehicle as part of a new program to stop drug trafficking. Does he have a warrant? He says he doesn’t need one. You protest, but the officer carries out his search anyway. The officer finds nothing, but by the time he is done, you are very late for work.
A. analogical example
B. hypothetical example
C. causal example
D. synthetic example
E. metaphorical example