Question
Levi gave an informative speech on the poor quality of local drinking water. He brought in a test kit and presented statistics that proved local water was dangerous to drink. He advised the class to purchase a certain type of water filter pitcher guaranteed to remove these impurities. At the end of his speech, Levi mentioned that he worked for the company that made the pitcher and had them for sale. What was Levi's mistake?
Question 7Answer
a.
Levi's speech was actually illegal in that he was advertising in class.
b.
Levi violated the ethical guideline of having a responsible goal for a speech.
c.
Levi used coercion when suggesting the audience buy the product from him.
d.
Levi used too much evidence and reasoning for an informative speech.
Question 7Answer
a.
Levi's speech was actually illegal in that he was advertising in class.
b.
Levi violated the ethical guideline of having a responsible goal for a speech.
c.
Levi used coercion when suggesting the audience buy the product from him.
d.
Levi used too much evidence and reasoning for an informative speech.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Levi's mistake is:
**b. Levi violated the ethical guideline of having a responsible goal for a speech.**
By promoting a product he is associated with while presenting information about the poor quality of local drinking water, he blurred the line between informative speech and commercial promotion, raising ethical concerns about his motives.
**b. Levi violated the ethical guideline of having a responsible goal for a speech.**
By promoting a product he is associated with while presenting information about the poor quality of local drinking water, he blurred the line between informative speech and commercial promotion, raising ethical concerns about his motives.