If a listener is allowing his/her mind to drift over thoughts unrelated to the speech, he/she is __________.
a. evaluating the speech’s effectiveness
b. silently paraphrasing the information
c. not attending to the speech
d. not enjoying the speech
c. not attending to the speech
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The simple surface level of speech act is known as the
A. Speech movement B. Perlocutionary act C. Illocutionary act D. Locutionary act
People learn information more easily and retain it longer when it is related in some way to what they
already know. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The school board members have agreed on a solution to the overcrowding problem, though it's not unanimous – it's just something they can all live with for now. Which method did they use to decide?
a. consensus b. symposium c. majority rule d. authority
As your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to
A. gain a desired response from listeners. B. learn more about the speech topic. C. try out new ideas with an audience. D. gain experience as a speaker. E. display the speaker's knowledge.