Speeches That Are Intended to Influence the Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

question 4

Multiple Choice

Speeches that are intended to influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of an audience are called

• A) informative.
• B) persuasive.
• C) special-occasion.
• D) impromptu.

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Definitions:

Conversational Tone

A style of communication that is informal, friendly, and akin to natural spoken dialogue.

Endorsements

Public declarations of support for a product, service, or individual, often made by a celebrity or recognized authority in a particular field.

Writer's Credibility

The level of trustworthiness, expertise, and authority attributed to an author based on their experience, qualifications, and previous work.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often achieved through consistency, accuracy, and reliability in one's actions or information.