ChAPTER 17 stUDY gUiDe 411Think about These Questions
• Imagine that you delivering your final speech of the term in your public-
speaking class. What specific strategies can you implement to enhance your
initial, derived, and final credibility as a public speaker in the minds of
your classmates?
• Karl believes strongly that the tragedy of the Holocaust could occur again.
He plans to show exceptionally graphic photos of Holocaust victims dur-
ing his speech to his public-speaking class. Is it ethical to show graphic,
emotion-arousing photos to a captive audience?
• Janice’s persuasive speech has the purpose “After my speech, listeners
should support the establishment of a wellness program for our company.”
Using this purpose, draft main ideas for a speech organized according to
each of the following patterns: problem–solution, refutation, cause and
effect, and the motivated sequence.