To complete exercise 1 on page 157, read the statements from "a" to "g"; don't copy them into your answers' paper but provide an explanations for each one of them, marking each answer with the letter of the statement you are analyzing. You have to clearly state what criteria for the effective supporting materials discussed in the chapter 8 violated in each statement.

The subject is Speech Communication.

Exercises for Critical Thinking 1. Each of the following statements violates at least one of the criteria for effective supporting materials discussed in this chapter. Identify the flaw (or flaws) in each statement. a. In the words of one expert, "the prevalence of online multi-tasking is reducing the ability of people to concentrate on a single task, no matter how important the task might be." b. Figures compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the median salary for petroleum engineers in the United States is $128,230. This shows that petro- leum engineers average more than $128,000 a year in salary. c. According to a poll conducted for AT&T, most people prefer AT&T's cellular service to that of Sprint or Verizon. d. It's just not true that media violence has a strong influence on violent crimes. All my friends watch television, go to the movies, and play video games, and none of us has ever committed a violent crime. e. As Katy Perry stated in a recent interview, increasing offshore drilling for oil will harm the environment far more than it will help the economy. f. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California has the largest Native Ameri- can population of any state in the Union723,225. Oklahoma is second with 482,760 and Arizona is third with 353,386. g. In a survey conducted last month among members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 99 percent of respondents opposed using animals for medical experiments. Clearly, then, the American people oppose such experiments. 2. Analyze "The Living-Wage Solution" in the appendix of sample speeches following Chapter 20. Identify the main points of the speech and the supporting materials used for each. Evaluate the speaker's use of supporting materials in light of the criteria discussed in this chapter