Throughout her public speaking class, Raquel is worrying about whether she will do well at
her job interview tomorrow. As a result, Raquel hears very little of what her public speaking
professor has to say.
Raquel?s barrier to listening is
A) external noise.
B) internal noise.
C) emotional reaction.
D) daydreaming.
B
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Speakers need to know all of the following about a meeting EXCEPT
A) information about the meeting sponsor and attendees B) meeting purpose and objectives C) average audience age D) anticipated size of the audience E) topic and length of presentation
If Ben tells Chris that he was held back in first grade after Chris reveals that he has to take a
remedial writing course, what characteristic of self-disclosure is employed? What will be an ideal response?
Your conclusion should be carefully planned because audiences are most likely to remember what they hear last.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Bethany started her speech by saying "At least half of you will leave here today with more money in your pocket." What purpose does her introduction serve?
A. gaining audience attention B. introducing a transition C. influencing audience to view speaker favorably D. clarifying the purpose of thesis