How do the persuasive goals differ in speeches about questions of fact, value, and policy? Provide a sample thesis statement for each type which demonstrates its persuasive goal.
What will be an ideal response?
Students' examples will vary:
- Questions of fact aim to persuade listeners that something is true or false.
* "The company has a proven history of discrimination."
- Questions of value aim to persuade listeners of the value of something, that something is good, moral, or just.
* "Bullfighting is inhumane."
- Questions of policy aim to persuade listeners that a certain policy is the one to adopt or not adopt.
* "Smoking in municipal parks should be banned."
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In a speech, Aisha says: "You should now understand the three most-recommended methods for improving your ability to recall people's names: the repetition method, the word-association method, and the visual imagery method. I hope you will put these methods into practice and you will remember my name the next time you see me in the hall." What device is Aisha making use of in her speech?
A) a final summary B) a transition C) an internal summary D) a preview statement
Good listeners do which of the following?
A. help to clarify confusing messages by asking questions in a nonthreatening way B. don't interrupt C. paraphrase and provides feedback D. are attentive E. all of these