Ida McGovern, the president of your neighborhood association, has been asked to address

the local government to request permits to construct a community pool in the
neighborhood.

The most important factor for Ida to consider when analyzing her audience
is probably __________.
a. age
b. gender
c. attitude toward the topic
d. religion
e. none of these


c

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a. abstract b. concrete c. sensual d. simple

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An audience member is worried about an upcoming exam and is unlikely to remember much of what the speaker says. This is a type of _____ noise.

A. external B. internal C. physical D. educational

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Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?

A. Most phobias begin in childhood, usually after a frightening experience. B. Some phobias seem to develop suddenly in adulthood without any apparent cause. C. One example of this kind of phobia is the child who is bitten by a dog and who remains fearful of dogs thereafter. D. Another example is the child who develops a fear of heights after falling off a ladder. E. Phobias can develop either in childhood or adulthood.

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Discuss several ways to establish a source's credibility during a speech. Then choose a well-known authority on a particular subject (an author, historian, attorney, scientist, educator, government official, etc.) and explain how you would introduce the testimony of this expert in a speech

What will be an ideal response?

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