When using a humorous story, what three rules of communication should be observed?

What will be an ideal response?


(1) Be sure that the story is at least amusing. Be sure to practice sufficiently so you can present the story naturally. (2) Be sure that the story is relevant to your speech; if its subject matter or punch line is not directly related to you, your topic, or at least your next couple of sentences, the story will appear to be a mere gimmick. (3) Be sure that your story is in good taste.

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A set of statements that allows you to develop your evidence to establish the validity of your claim is a(n) ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A team rarely possesses all of the characteristics of the small group

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which would be the best statement to use in a speech on volunteerism to create immediacy with an audience?

A. "Those who volunteer receive as much as they give." B. "I shall be speaking on the joys of volunteerism." C. "You will benefit from volunteering." D. "Volunteering offers something for everyone."

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Which two elements does the interaction model of communication add to the action model?

A. feedback and context B. channel and noise C. encoding and decoding D. message and feedback

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