A student in your class has decided to give a speech on the history of women in sports. Explain how this might be an inappropriate topic for your class

What will be an ideal response?


While it may be that the topic is of interest to the speaker, is it necessarily of interest to the class? What interests and expectations do the members in the class have that affect the desirability of this topic? In addition, the history of women in sports may far exceed the time limits of a speech in a classroom.

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"Shouting 'fire!' in a crowded theater" was used by Justice Oliver

Wendell Holmes because A. of the number of people killed in the event. B. of the danger to children. C. there are so many theatres in New York. D. it was a good metaphor. E. it once happened to him at a matinee.

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Which of the following activities addresses when to speak, what to say, and how to organize one's

message? A) critical thinking B) strategic planning C) rhetorical criticism D) electronic research E) public advocacy

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Which poor listening habit occurs when a group member interprets critical remarks by others as a personal attack?

a) Pseudo listening b) Selective listening c) Superficial listening d) Defensive listening e) Disruptive listening

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What is ethnocentrism?

A) the belief that almost everyone in a cultural group will agree on core beliefs and values B) the attitude that the diverse cultural beliefs around the world should be respected by all C) the attitude that one's own cultural approach is superior to those from other cultures D) the belief that although cultures are different, they all favor peace and harmony

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