Exam 16: Speaking to Persuade  

The first step in Monroe's motivated sequence is to get the attention othe audience.

Iyou want to persuade a skeptical audience, which othe following is it most important for you to do in your speech?

Which othe following is an instance opersuasive speaking?

"To persuade my audience that the use omobile communication devices by drivers-even when they are hands-free-is contributing to an increase in automobile accidents" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

"To persuade my audience that the National Park Service should reduce the number ocamp sites in national parks by 50 percent" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

Which othe following is the third step in Monroe's motivated sequence?

The three types oquestions that give rise to persuasive speeches are questions of

Natasha's persuasive speech contained the following statement: When schools switch to a year-round schedule, students won't have time to forget what they've learned, because the breaks between sessions will be shorter. And studies have shown that students in year-round schools outperform students in traditional schools in subjects like math and science. Which othe three basic issues opersuasive speeches on questions opolicy did Natasha address in this excerpt?

"To persuade my audience that it is unethical for politicians to accept trips paid for by lobbyists" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

Problem-solution order can be used for speeches that oppose a change in policy as well as for speeches that support a change in policy.

When you discuss a question opolicy, you must deal with three basic issues-attention, plan, and action.

Monroe's motivated sequence is most appropriate for speeches that try to persuade listeners to take immediate action.

"To persuade my audience that criminalizing recreational drugs has failed to prevent their abuse" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

"To persuade my audience that prostitution should be legalized" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

When trying to persuade a hostile audience, you should usually be wary oeven mentioning the audience's objections to your point oview.

Which othe following is the second step in Monroe's motivated sequence?

"To persuade my audience that doctor-assisted suicide is morally acceptable" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of

"To persuade my audience that capital punishment does not deter people from committing crimes such as murder" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question opolicy.

Comparative advantages order is most appropriate when the audience already agrees that a problem exists.

The final step in Monroe's motivated sequence is to call for action by the audience in support othe speaker's plan.