In a Speech to Convince, Rather Than a Speech to Actuate

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a speech to convince, rather than a speech to actuate, which two organizational components should you concentrate on?

• A) Describe the problem; describe the solution.
• B) Describe the solution; describe the desired audience reaction.
• C) Describe the problem; describe the desired audience reaction.
• D) Describe the solution; describe any alternative solutions.

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Definitions:

High Debt

Refers to a significant level of liabilities or borrowed funds in relation to assets or equity, which can indicate financial risk.

Increasing Expenses

A situation where the costs of operating a business or undertaking a project are rising.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, illustrating profit or loss.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenues generated from a business activity exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.