"Improving Our Sleep Habits" Is a Poorly Phrased Specific Purpose

question 17

Multiple Choice

"Improving our sleep habits" is a poorly phrased specific purpose for a speech because it is

• A) too technical for a classroom speech.
• B) written as a sentence rather than a declarative phrase.
• C) expressed in figurative language.
• D) written as a fragment rather than a full infinitive phrase.
• E) written as a statement rather than a question.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Cues

Body language, facial expressions, and other physical behaviors that communicate messages without the use of words.

Preparing Environment

The process of arranging or modifying a setting to make it suitable for specific tasks or to enhance its functionality.

Physical Setting

The natural or built environmental context in which events occur, influencing the behavior and interactions of its occupants.

Financial Support

Monetary assistance provided to individuals, organizations, or governments to help them meet their financial needs or goals.