Stating "We all know and respect today's speaker" meets what goal of an introductory speech?
a. previews the speaker's message
b. prepares the audience
c. highlights unusual accomplishments
d. strengthen the ethos of the speaker
d
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The statement, "This is a great day, because so many people from so many walks of life have gathered in this place to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr." is an example of an introductory device called reference to
a. the occasion. b. something personal. c. a recent event. d. a historical event.
Alejandro has information that he is not ready to disclose to others regarding his emotional nature. In terms of the Johari Window, this information refers to his
a. hidden quadrant. b. blind quadrant. c. open quadrant. d. unknown quadrant. e. closed quadrant
What is the tendency of attacking other people's self-concept instead of the topic of communication called?
a) Verbal aggressivenes b) Argumentativeness c) Anxiousness d) Competitiveness
The ________ is the main idea of the entire speech that captures the key message in a short, precise statement that listeners can remember easily.
a. text b. thesis statement c. body d. purpose statement