The news reporter told the audience that global warming had increased temperatures in the Midwest, brought more rain to the South, and created drought conditions in the West. Which organizational pattern did this news reporter use?

Long-term, well-developed roles you intend to follow are called

A. expectations. B. self-concepts. C. personality. D. perceptions. E. attitudes.

Although one could select the same topic for an informative and a persuasive speech, in a persuasive speech the speaker should

a. avoid informing the audience of the topic. b. present both sides of the topic equally. c. select a position and argue from that side. d. make sure not to influence the audience.