Gregson Has Been Assigned an Informative Speech for His Public

question 8

Multiple Choice

Gregson has been assigned an informative speech for his public speaking class. The general goal of this speech should be __________.

• A) to alter the attitudes or beliefs of the audience
• B) to speak on a topic the audience knows nothing about
• C) to increase the knowledge of the audience
• D) to change the behavior of the audience

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

A type of meristematic tissue in plants that produces vascular tissues, such as xylem and phloem, contributing to the secondary growth of stems and roots.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Sapwood

The outer, lighter part of a tree trunk that is active in the transport of water and nutrients.

Functional Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant's vascular system that is responsible for water and nutrient transport, developed after the primary growth phase.