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 word that is specific and appeals to at least one of our five senses is known as a(n) _______ word
a. abstract b. concrete c. sensual d. simple
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
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.
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?