A(n) ____________________ is a speech whose message attempts to change or reinforce an audience's thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


persuasive speech

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As a speaker you must try to assess the audience's understanding or comprehension of your message

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The withdrawal/avoidance strategy may intentionally provoke a relational partner to initiate a breakup

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The ________ presides over the lecture and introduces the guest lectures, subject, and the panel

A) president B) master of ceremonies C) moderator D) chairperson

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Which of the following citations is in correct MLA style? 

A. O'Donnell, Jayne. "Feds Focus on Lead in Kids' Jewelry; Regulations Coming by Year's End, but Some Say They're Based on Out-of-Date Info". USA Today 6 Sept. 2006: B1. B. Spence, P. R., K. A. Lachlan, and D. R. Griffin. (2007) "Crisis Communication, Race, and Natural Disasters". Journal of Black Studies 37.4: 539-54. C. Magill, Gerard, ed. Genetics and Ethics: An interdisciplinary Study. St. Louis: St. LouisUP, 2004. D. Christopher, Amanda. (6 September 2007) "Student Athletes Further Red Cross Mission". American Red Cross. 28August 2007.

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