You've Been Assigned a Five-Minute Persuasive Speech on the Topic

question 34

Essay

You've been assigned a five-minute persuasive speech on the topic of your choosing, although it must represent a controversial subject. You will be delivering this speech to your communication class and have the opportunity to gather information about your audience before developing your speech. First, provide a specific purpose statement for your intended topic. Then using the guidelines discussed in the text, design a brief (5 to 10 question) questionnaire to help you gain information about your audience.

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Definitions:

Subdural Hematoma

A type of bleeding that occurs within the brain's subdural space, often due to traumatic injury, leading to increased pressure on the brain.

Parietotemporal Region

An area of the brain that includes parts of the parietal and temporal lobes, important for processing sensory information and language.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, speech, senses, thought, and memory.

Reye Syndrome

A rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain, often associated with aspirin use in children recovering from a viral infection.