A speech to __________ is a persuasive speech designed to influence listeners' beliefs or attitudes

Jessica watched a debate among four local candidates for mayor. After the debate, she couldn't remember much of what the candidates said or stood for, but one good-looking candidate with a polished delivery really made an impression on her. Which of the following was most likely to have impeded Jessica's listening?

A. focusing on personal appearance and delivery B. concentrating too hard on everything the candidates said C. failing to suspend judgment D. not taking careful enough notes E. being distracted by external interference

A journalist wrote an article against an NGO, portraying it as incompetent. Because of this, corporations stopped their donations, and it resulted in huge losses for the NGO. Which element does the NGO have to prove to be successful in the libel suit against the journalist?

a) Damages
b) Publications
c) Identifications
d) Faults