Informative speeches might be about all of the following EXCEPT _____

A. objects
B. processes
C. events
D. influencing attitudes


D

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One characteristic of framing in communication is that ______.

a. every part of the message must be explicitly stated b. frames pull attention toward certain things and away from others c. every part of the message can be ignored d. not every part of the message can be ignored

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According to the text, recent research on the effects of having a female news anchor who

has clearly visible sexual cues associated with her physical appearance seems to cause which of the following?

a. less visual attention from men—but greater retention of news information b. greater visual attention from men—and greater retention of news information c. less visual attention from men—and poorer retention of news information d. greater visual attention from men—but poorer retention of news information e. no difference in visual attention or retention of news information compared with a female news anchor with no sexual cues

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When refuting her opponent's argument, Tia says, "My opponent's position is that tax dollars should be increased." Which step of the refutational strategy is she completing?

a. showing how her position undermines the opposing argument b. stating the position she is refuting c. stating her position d. supporting her position

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Once a topic is narrowed, it should be researched to make sure there's enough quality information to support the speech

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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