Explain why the speaker should consider the audience when taking steps to improve his or her speaking voice.
What will be an ideal response?
- The speaker's goal is clarity, but that does not mean everyone must speak the same.
- The speaker should aim for a presentation voice that captures and holds the audience's attention while also seeming natural and authentic.
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A. strengthen attitudes, beliefs, or values B. weaken attitudes, beliefs, or values C. change attitudes, beliefs, or values D. motivate the audience to take action
Alexis and Jennifer were close friends and shared similar attractiveness; in fact, some people even confused them as sisters
This demonstrates the __________ hypothesis because individuals tend to develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as they are. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Typically, the ________ style of leader avoids dominating groups
a) laissez-fair b) autocratic c) authoritarian d) democratic
Because special occasion speeches often attempt to stir listeners' emotions, it is important to be able to
A. tell a joke. B. make constant eye contact with the audience. C. cry on cue. D. adapt to your audience.