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Safety and self-actualization are examples of __________.

A
credibility appeals
B
emotional appeals
C
selective appeals
D
logical appeals
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Cheryl must give an informative presentation to a group of middle school students about the different regions of the human brain. Which of the following is the best approach she could take?

A
She could tell a funny story about how her hamster’s brain seems to be a lot more developed than her little sister’s brain.
B
She could create a multimedia demonstration explaining in simple terms how each region functions, comparing it to hemispheres of the globe.
C
She could quote several top brain surgeons explaining the different procedures they must perform when the brain is damaged.
D
She could show a picture of the brain and explain in detail how each part works in relationship to the other parts.
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“Violence on television does not lead to violent behavior” is an example of a ___________.

A
question of value
B
purpose statement
C
thesis statement
D
speech summary
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Sharon must give an informative presentation to a group of teenagers about cultivating earthworms for use in home gardening. Which of the following is the best approach she could take?

A
She could begin with a funny story about her adventures as a young girl digging up worms with her father and all the wonderful things he taught her about gardening.
B
She could give a lengthy and detailed lecture about all the major gardening techniques and show several graphs demonstrating the benefits of cultivating earthworms.
C
She could bring in actual worms for the audience to handle and observe, and actual soil samples for them to touch and smell.
D
Both a. and c. would be effective approaches for Sharon to take.
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To develop the main points for a speech on a question of value, you should ask ___________.

A
“How do you know?”
B
“Why is this good or bad?”
C
“Why is ___ true?”
D
“How is this better than what we have now?”
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Which is tied to a person’s beliefs in regard to persuasive speaking?

A
religion or lack of religion
B
a person's likes or dislikes
C
customs in other countries
D
the manners learned from their family
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Which of the following is an example of definition speech?

A
The Different Types of Rocks and Their Formation
B
How to Train for a Marathon
C
What It Means to Be a Good Leader
D
The Wildlife of the Amazon Rainforest
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When pointing out specific instances you should also ________________.

A
identify significant exceptions
B
identify the important people
C
avoid discussing the number of specific instances
D
appeal to the audience’s emotions

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