The melting pot metaphor is usually associated with ________.

The primary purpose of a informative speech is to

a. critique, criticize, or improve. b. influence, convince, motivate, sell, or stimulate action. c. entertain, inspire, celebrate, or commemorate. d. explain, instruct, define, clarify or teach.

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Persuasive messages have been shown to be more effective with the conclusion is not explicitly stated. 2. More specific descriptions of recommended actions improve message persuasiveness. 3. Narratives have been found to be less persuasive than lists of facts. 4. The more a message receiver can identify with the characters in a story, the more persuasive the story will be. 5. Behavioral prompts can be an effective tool to induce compliance when the message receivers have a negative attitude about the action.