Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

A. Smallpox.
B. Smallpox poses a real danger to the United States.
C. The danger of smallpox in the United States.
D. Smallpox: a genuine danger to the United States.
E. What is the danger of smallpox in the United States?


Answer: B

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Which of the following should be done by the participants of a meeting when they think that an idea is not fully discussed in the meeting?

a. The participants should be willing to voice disagreement. b. The participants should avoid the topics that are not discussed. c. The participants should perform a supportive role by not dominating the discussion. d. The participants should monitor their contributions.

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A speaker should write out the content of supporting materials on a separate note card when __________.

A. the supporting material is not simple enough to remember B. the speaker forgot to include the support in the preparation outline C. there is a podium available to hold the extra note cards D. there are extra cards after preparing the main and supporting points

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Prejudices are NOT functional when they

A) provide rewards and punishments to those who display specific behaviors. B) challenge one's self-esteem. C) express a group's qualities that the members regard as unique and valuable. D) neatly organize the world into categories.

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The idea that we can control the ways that we interact with others, but we can not necessarily control nor predict the ways that others will respond to us is explained by the concept of ________

A) cause and effect B) the domino effect C) consequential action D) unintended consequences

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