According to your textbook, each of the following is a way of gaining the audience's attention and interest except
A. stating the importance of the topic.
B. relating the topic to the audience.
C. previewing the body of the speech.
D. arousing the audience's curiosity.
E. telling an interesting story.
Answer: C
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A. ubiquity B. dual climates of opinion C. pluralistic ignorance D. public
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. structural b. individual c. relational d. task