Imagine That in Your Communication Class You Are Assigned to Give

question 38

Essay

Imagine that in your communication class you are assigned to give an informative speech on a topic related to your major, to your current job, or to your future career. Provide a specific purpose statement for that topic. What types of supporting material would you need to effectively develop your speech? These might include definitions, explanations, examples and illustrations, comparisons, quotations, and statistics. Define at least 3 of these and discuss how you would use them in your speech to meet your audience's needs.

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Definitions:

Stomatitis

Inflammation of the mouth and lips, which can cause soreness, ulcers, and swelling.

Gavage Feedings

The process of feeding a person through a tube inserted into the stomach or intestine, often used when someone cannot eat by mouth.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding or the escape of blood from vessels into surrounding tissues, either internally or externally.