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1
Lianna is an undocumented student who has asked to speak to the mayor about her
experiences. She hopes to convince the mayor that undocumented immigrants should
not be feared.
Lianna’s speech is best identified as a persuasive speech on __________.
● questions of legality
● questions of value
● questions of validity
● questions of fact
CONCEPT
Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Fact
Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Value
Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy
2
The last time Andrew gave a campaign speech, a member of the audience tweeted an
inaccurate fact regarding his opponent and it created a lot of negative publicity for his
campaign. He is writing a new speech to deliver at a firefighter union meeting and is
worried about accuracy.
Select the source of evidence that would NOT help Andrew ensure accuracy in his
speech.

● A search in the ProQuest database returns an investigative series conducted by
The New York Times on the overtime pay of firefighters nationally.
● An article written by an academic compiles data on the long-term effects of
unionization within fire departments since 1950.
● An anti-union lobbyist recently wrote a press release on corruption influencing
the appointment of senior positions in large fire departments.
● The council annual reports include the personnel and equipment costs for the fire
department in the past years.
CONCEPT
Variations in Accuracy
3
A policy committee is hearing speeches from legislators regarding proposed
amendments to financial regulations. Representative Blackburn is concluding her
speech.
Which sentence reflects Representative Blackburn concluding her speech effectively?
● In conclusion, I will introduce one last piece of evidence that proves the need for
tighter regulation in the banking sector.
● Secondly, the case study of the Bank of New York also demonstrates the
ineffectiveness of our current regulation in preventing insider trading.
● I want to bring you back to the case of the Bank of New York that I started with,
to summarize the widespread effects of poor financial regulation.
● I have one more point to make to convince you of the importance of this
amendment to ensure our system of financial regulation is strong, effective, and
usable.
CONCEPT
Summarizing Ideas
The Role of the Conclusion
4
Identify the three main components of a conclusion.
● Explanation of examples, alternative argument, interesting anecdote

● Overarching story, personal connections, call to action
● Primary message, main points, audience take-away
● Thesis statement, most important fact, source citations
CONCEPT
Summarizing Ideas
The Role of the Conclusion
5
Select the speech whose goal is to inform, rather than persuade.