In all informative speeches, the thesis is relatively neutral or objective. In all persuasive speeches, the thesis is arguable or debatable

The simple surface level of speech act is known as the

A. Speech movement B. Perlocutionary act C. Illocutionary act D. Locutionary act

At a comedy awards show, Adam Sandler gave a splendid speech explaining why David Letterman was receiving a special award for his achievements in television comedy. According to your textbook, what kind of special occasion speech did Sandler deliver?

A. a celebratory speech B. a speech of presentation C. a memorial speech D. an after-dinner speech E. a speech of introduction