In the Motivated Sequence Organizational Pattern, After a Speaker Gains

question 57

Multiple Choice

In the motivated sequence organizational pattern, after a speaker gains the attention of the audience, he or she should establish why the speech topic should concern the audience. What step is this called?

• A) visualization
• B) need
• C) satisfaction
• D) action

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