Speakers should keep all of the following in mind when using humor to capture audience attention except

a. it should be relevant to your topic.
b. it should be appropriate to the occasion.
c. it should be brief to avoid upstaging your message.
d. all of the above should be kept in mind.


d

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Which of the following is NOT offered in the text as an explanation for the origins of human language?

A. Mutations 200,000 years ago gave us more control over mouth and throat muscles. B. Humans and our ancestors have always had language. C. Human ancestors developed language through involuntary grunts and gestures. D. Speech is based on mental reflexes.

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At the same time as you say, "The exit is over there," you point in the direction of the exit

You are using a(n) A. emblem. B. signpost. C. illustrator. D. regulator.

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Scholars report that as you give more speeches, you will _____

A) undoubtedly find that you no longer need to employ strategies for managing communication apprehension B) no doubt find strategies for managing communication apprehension that work especially well for you C) find that fewer and fewer strategies for managing communication apprehension continue to work for you D) discover the absurdity of feeling any communication apprehension since today's listeners rarely listen constructively and carefully

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Two ethical considerations for public speaking include respecting your audience's integrity and respecting the integrity of _____

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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