Ryan took a small group communication class and participated in several small group projects throughout the semester. This is an example of a

A speech with the general purpose to ______ seeks to change or reinforce listeners' attitudes, beliefs, values, or behavior

a. inform b. persuade c. entertain d. inspire

Handout, slides, and other presentation aids

A. often help listeners with receiver apprehension understand a speech, but at the cost of distracting more open-minded audience members. B. neither help nor hinder an audience's ability to pay attention to a speech, and are a good means of conveying complex details. C. typically help to keep listeners' minds from wandering off the message. D. will interfere with more easily distracted listeners' ability to pay attention to a speech, and should be used with care.