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The first step in creating a persuasive speech is to

A) identify your central idea.
B) create an idea bank.
C) identify your specific purpose.
D) consider the audience and the situation.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is the LEAST effective organizational strategy for persuasive speaking?

A) Monroe's motivated sequence
B) topical
C) problem-solution
D) causal

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Create a persuasive idea bank in the space below and select the best topic for your class assignment.

What questions should you ask about the audience and situation before writing your persuasive speech?

When a speaker attacks an individual instead of challenging his or her argument, what type of error is occurring?

Maria wants to prove that buying a car is better than leasing one. She should use the ______________ strategy.

When using support materials in persuasive speaking, speakers should ensure they are

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for analyzing your audience for a persuasive speech?

Effective persuasive outlines include all of the following EXCEPT

Analyzing the audience and the situation is less important in persuasive speaking than in informative speaking.

Discuss the guidelines for creating the persuasive preparation outline. Be sure to include strategy choices for arranging the main points.

List the four qualities of effective language in your persuasive speech.

A working outline is usually completed before the speaker

Good persuasive speeches use a variety of support materials, and utilize research from as many angles as possible about the issue.

Roland is selecting and narrowing his topic for an upcoming persuasive speech. Which of the following queries will be LEAST helpful for Roland in this process?

Speeches to stimulate are aimed at strengthening the beliefs,values, or attitudes the audience already holds.

All persuasive speeches support a proposition of fact, whichis concisely reflected in the central idea.

A speech persuading audience members to pledge a donation to a hurricane relief fund is a speech to

It is more helpful to use words rather than phrases when creating a persuasive idea bank.

Effective evaluation of persuasive speeches involves critical listening, and should include description, judgment, justification and ________________.