One way to think about why your speaking choices matter is to presume that __________
a. we do not create a social context
b. the world we speak comes into existence
c. the goals of the speaker are the primary concern
d. connecting the audience to the larger public conversation is unimportant
b
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What is credibility? Identify the three main qualities that establish credibility. How can speakers demonstrate these qualities?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a method of brainstorming for a speech topic?
A. taking a personal inventory B. conducting an Internet search C. clustering D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both clustering and conducting an Internet search.
Active listening seeks to find the meaning and relevance of what is being said.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
During her closing argument, the attorney reminded jurors that no other defendant in history had been charged with this type of crime and they should carefully consider all of the facts. What type of speech occasion does this represent?
A. ceremonial B. forensic C. informative D. deliberative