According to Your Textbook, When Your Fundamental Purpose in a Speech

question 75

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, when your fundamental purpose in a speech is to inspire the audience, you are most likely presenting an) __________ speech.

• A) informative
• B) persuasive
• C) after-dinner
• D) commemorative
• E) acceptance

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Definitions:

Nocturnal

Nocturnal refers to animals or activities that occur during the night or in darkness, contrasting with diurnal organisms that are active during the day.

Crepuscular

Crepuscular animals are those that are active primarily during twilight, that is, at dawn and dusk, taking advantage of lower light conditions.

Aposematic Coloration

The conspicuous coloring of a poisonous or distasteful organism that enables potential predators to easily see and recognize it. Also called warning coloration. Compare with cryptic coloration.

Habituation

A simple form of learning where an organism eventually stops responding to a stimulus after repeated exposures, without any reward or punishment.