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Question 1. Self Assessment You have prepared handouts, several charts, and a short video clip to support your speech. What steps should you take to make sure your presentation is effective?

Question 2. Ethics Assessment Ceally wants to play sound clips of offensive lyrics to demonstrate to his college classmates the increased use of profanity in contemporary music. Would you advise Ceally to play these songs, even though doing so might offend several members of his audience?

Question 3. Critical Assessment Nikki plans to give a talk encouraging listeners to support funding for a new library. She wants to make sure they understand how cramped and inadequate the current library is. What type of visual support could she use to make her point?

Question 4. Self Assessment If you were attempting to sell a new computer system to the administration of your school, what persuasive principles would you draw on to develop your message?

Question 5. Ethics Assessment Is it ethical to develop a persuasive message that supports an attitude or belief with which you personally disagree?

Question 6. Critical Assessment Martha has been asked to speak to the Association for the Preservation of the Environment. What possible persuasive topics and propositions would be appropriate for her audience?

Question 7. Self Assessment What specific strategies can you implement to enhance your initial, derived, and final credibility as a public speaker in the minds of your public-speaking classmates?

Question 8. Ethics Assessment Does dynamism always contribute to credibility? Should audiences be wary of charismatic speakers?

Question 9. Critical Assessment Janice wants to persuade the management of her company to establish a wellness program. Draft outlines for Janice's main ideas according to each of the organizational patterns outlined in this chapter.