List the goals in a self-introduction speech.

What will be an ideal response?


State your name and give your credentials; identify any qualifications, experiences, or expertise you possess that relates directly to your speech; state your pleasure at being invited to speak.

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Is social media a science or an art? Discuss your rationale for each and tie in current case studies discussed in the textbook.

What will be an ideal response?

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Inappropriate types of messages for active listening include messages that

A) order, warn, preach, and advise the speaker. B) paraphrase, inquire, and echo feelings of the speaker. C) assert, restate, and emphasize the feelings of the speaker. D) reflect, echo, and paraphrase.

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The introduction of a speech should accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

A) Clarify to the audience why they should learn about this topic. B) List the topics you'll be covering in the speech. C) Build the audience's confidence that you know what you're talking about. D) Break the ice by opening with a joke or other comment that is not related to the speech topic. E) Summarize the subject of the speech.

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As leader of her group, Mira frequently reminds members that their combined contributions are essential to group success. Which strategy for developing group cohesiveness is Mira using?

a) Establishing a group identify b) Establishing group traditions c) Respecting group members d) Emphasizing teamwork e) Recognizing and rewarding contributions

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