The Overall Goal of a Speech Is Referred to as Its

question 4

Multiple Choice

The overall goal of a speech is referred to as its __________.

• A) general purpose
• B) thesis
• C) specific purpose
• D) theme

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation where the majority of group members privately reject a norm but assume incorrectly that most others accept it.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

An aspect of the bystander effect whereby the presence of others leads to a decreased sense of personal responsibility to act.

Civil Inattention

An unspoken rule governing interactions in public places, whereby individuals briefly notice others before ignoring them.

Environmental Justice

A movement that aims to remedy environmental inequities such as threats to public health and the unequal treatment of certain communities with regard to ecological concerns.