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16–?1.21 A working outline is usually completed before the speaker a. narrows the topic. b. begins major research. c. develops the central idea. d. identifies the specific purpose. 16–?1.22 “The minimum drinking age should be lowered to 19” is a proposition of a. value. b. fact. c. policy. d. belief. 16–?1.23 “Standardized testing is unfair” is an example of a proposition of a. value. b. fact. c. belief. d. policy. 16–?1.24 Which of the following is unique to the working outline for a persuasive speech? a. Each point contains only one key idea. b. Main points may be formulated as questions. c. Main points must relate back to the central idea. d. The general purpose is “to persuade.” 16–?1.25 When using support materials in persuasive speaking, speakers should ensure they are a. from a single source. b. from the most well–?known source. c. shocking and unique. d. complete, current and trustworthy. 16–?1.26 In his speech on CPR, Ben used sources that were five years old and failed to note recent changes in Red Cross guidelines. Ben violated which characteristic of effective support materials? a. completeness b. trustworthiness c. accuracy d. currency 16–?1.27 Alicia is speaking on the controversial topic of gun ownership rights. In order to formulate the most persuasive argument, Alicia should a. examine research materials from every viewpoint. b. focus her research on the majority view. c. eliminate source material she does not agree with. d. conduct research solely on the Internet. 16–?1.28 Dylan wants to give a persuasive speech on how eating fast food is leading to an obesity problem in the U.S. He should use the __________ strategy to organize his main points. a. chronological b. causal c. comparative d. topical 16–?1.29 A persuasive speech utilizing Monroe’s motivated sequence is ordered by a. demonstrating and solving a problem. b. contrasting two or more things. c. cause–?to–?effect or effect–?to–?cause. d. demonstrating and solving a need. 16–?1.30 Maria wants to prove that buying a car is better than leasing one. She should use the __________ strategy. a. topical b. causal c. comparative d. problem–?solution