Question 1

Question

Question 1
A)How should you start writing a speech? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Recognize the audience for your speech.
Recognize the audience for your speech.

Review the diction and syntax of your speech.
Review the diction and syntax of your speech.

Decide on the rhetorical strategy for your speech.
Decide on the rhetorical strategy for your speech.

Invite someone to critique your speech.
Invite someone to critique your speech.

Identify the purpose of your speech.
Identify the purpose of your speech.
Question 2
A)Which of the following arguments should be used if a speaker wants to focus on an audience’s emotions? (1 point)
Responses

logos
logos

phobia
phobia

pathos
pathos

ethos
ethos
Question 3
A)Which word best completes the sentence?
Disagreements and conflicts are decidedly ____ in daily life.(1 point)
Responses

rare
rare

inevitable
inevitable

unnecessary
unnecessary

awful
awful
Question 4
A)Which of the following would be an example of making new connections in light of reasoning and evidence?(1 point)
Responses

A person believes music is a dead-end career but reconsiders after data are released that profile the salaries of sound engineers.
A person believes music is a dead-end career but reconsiders after data are released that profile the salaries of sound engineers.

A person studies sound engineering and discovers that music is their passion, and changes careers.
A person studies sound engineering and discovers that music is their passion, and changes careers.

A person analyzes data that profile careers of musicians and discovers average salaries are rising.
A person analyzes data that profile careers of musicians and discovers average salaries are rising.

A person studies music and makes connections to others in the field, which leads to a new job in an orchestra.
A person studies music and makes connections to others in the field, which leads to a new job in an orchestra.
Question 5
A)Suppose you were against the idea of homework and believed that after-school hours should strictly be devoted to extracurricular activities. What evidence or reasoning could you be presented with that might lead you to make new connections about your opinion? Write 3–5 sentences describing this evidence and reasoning.(4 points)
 
Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded	Criteria
4	
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

3	
The answer is mostly clear.

The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.

There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2	
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

1	
The answer is not clear.

There are few or no supporting details.

There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0	The question is not answered.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question 1:** A) How should you start writing a speech? Select the two correct answers. **Responses:** - Recognize the audience for your speech. - Identify the purpose of your speech. **Question 2:** A) Which of the following arguments should be used if a speaker wants to focus on an audience’s emotions? **Responses:** - pathos **Question 3:** A) Which word best completes the sentence? Disagreements and conflicts are decidedly ____ in daily life. **Responses:** - inevitable **Question 4:** A) Which of the following would be an example of making new connections in light of reasoning and evidence? **Responses:** - A person believes music is a dead-end career but reconsiders after data are released that profile the salaries of sound engineers. **Question 5:** A) Suppose you were against the idea of homework and believed that after-school hours should strictly be devoted to extracurricular activities. What evidence or reasoning could you be presented with that might lead you to make new connections about your opinion? Write 3–5 sentences describing this evidence and reasoning. One could present research showing the positive impact of homework on student learning outcomes, indicating that structured assignments can reinforce concepts learned in school. Additionally, studies may demonstrate that students engaged in a balance of homework and extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically. This evidence might encourage me to reconsider my stance that all after-school time should be reserved for extracurriculars, as a mixed approach could enhance both academic and personal development.