Mick Was Asked to Make a Presentation to the Town

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mick was asked to make a presentation to the town council on the Eagle Scouts who lived in the town. His three main points covered the history of Eagle Scouts, the process of becoming an Eagle Scout and the names of the boys who had achieved the ranking. The general purpose of this speech was most likely to _____.

• A) inform
• B) persuade
• C) entertain
• D) demonstrate

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Definitions:

Agenda-setting Theory

Agenda-setting theory posits that media doesn't tell us what to think, but what to think about, by selecting the issues that receive extensive coverage, thus influencing the public's perception of what topics are important.

McCombs and Shaw

Researchers known for establishing the Agenda-Setting Theory, which suggests that media has a significant influence on what topics the public perceives as important.

Self-generated Content

Content created and published by the users or entities themselves, rather than by external publishers or media outlets.

Earned Media

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