Question 1

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Question 1
A) Drag a choice to each box to match each term with its definition.
(2 points)
claim
evidence
purpose
reasoning
:: the reason for giving a speech
:: something a speaker argues is true
:: objective facts that support an idea
:: a line of thinking that supports a claim
Question 2
In the past, we've held contests to decide on the names for new municipal buildings in our town, with the winning entry chosen by our town council.
However, these contests were really just a sneaky way for the town council to choose the name they wanted all along. With hundreds of entries to choose from, the council was bound to find the name they had in mind. I think we can all agree that the only real winners in these contests were the town council members themselves.
As you all know, a new library will be opening within the next year. This time, I propose that we hold a public vote to choose the name. The process will be simple.
Residents can visit the polling station and write down any name they like. The votes will be tallied, and the most popular name will be given to our new library. A similar process has been used in neighboring cities.
Residents reported that they felt the process was fairer.
A higher percentage of people approved of building names compared to instances where names were decided through contests. Having a vote is a faster process than judging individual contest entries. And, the names chosen through votes are often more familiar and easier to pronounce. By holding a vote, town council can show residents that it truly values what they have to say. And finally, our neighboring town of Westmont also named its library by a vote.
A)
Use the speech excerpt to answer the question.
Which evidence included in the second paragraph is least relevant to the speaker's argument?
(1 point)
And finally, our neighboring town of Westmont also named its library by a vote.
Citizens reported that they felt the process was fairer.
Having a vote is a faster process than judging individual contest entries.
A higher percentage of people approved of building names compared to instances where names were decided through contests.
Use the passage to answer the question.
It's time to combat climate change. It's time for legislators to make laws that reduce greenhouse gases. It's time for large corporations to implement changes that reduce carbon emissions. It's time to save our planet.
What rhetorical technique is used in the passage?
(1 point)
• allusion.
• anaphora
• epiphora simile
Question 4
A) Decide whether each choice describes an ineffective or effective presentation style when giving a speech to an audience. (2 points)

Ineffective
Effective
ends sentences with a rising tone

speaks in declarative sentences

shifting gaze across the audience while speaking

using filler statements such as "like" or "I mean"
Question 5
A) Select the correct answer from each list. (1 point)
Carefully chosen visuals can affect a presentation by i
important points and supporting the
of the speech.
"style
:: content
:: replacing
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:: illustrating

GPT-4o mini · Answer

### Question 1 **Match each term with its definition:** - **claim** :: something a speaker argues is true - **evidence** :: objective facts that support an idea - **purpose** :: the reason for giving a speech - **reasoning** :: a line of thinking that supports a claim --- ### Question 2 **Which evidence included in the second paragraph is least relevant to the speaker's argument?** - **And finally, our neighboring town of Westmont also named its library by a vote.** --- ### Question 3 **What rhetorical technique is used in the passage?** - **anaphora** --- ### Question 4 **Decide whether each choice describes an ineffective or effective presentation style when giving a speech to an audience:** - **Ineffective:** ends sentences with a rising tone - **Effective:** speaks in declarative sentences - **Effective:** shifting gaze across the audience while speaking - **Ineffective:** using filler statements such as "like" or "I mean" --- ### Question 5 **Carefully chosen visuals can affect a presentation by illustrating important points and supporting the ** - **content** of the speech.