L4: Communication Purposes

Question 1

On the controversial issues, the people _____ are those who are hostile or basically neutral towards a plan.

Answer 1

to convince

Question 2

The speaker aims to produce action which are direct and observable.

Answer 2

TO ACTUATE

Question 3

A lecture on the proper care of the human heart; a report at a meeting or a convention.

Answer 3

TO INFORM

Question 4

The sender’s primary purpose is to give intellectual understanding, not to change minds, arouse listeners to action or entertain

Answer 4

TO INFORM

Question 5

___is to win the receiver’s intellectual agreement and preferably action on its part.

Answer 5

TO PERSUADE

Question 6

Those who need ______ are the ones whose attitudes lean on the favorable side, whether definitely favorable, moderately favorable or extremely favorable.

Answer 6

to stimulate

Question 7

Speeches to persuade may be either of the three types:

Answer 7

to convince, to stimulate, to actuate

Question 9

Speeches delivered after dinner at special meetings of clubs and organization

Answer 9

TO ENTERTAIN

Question 10

____is what the sender wants to accomplish in and through his speech or written correspondence.

Answer 10

COMMUNICATION PURPOSE