Which of the following was discussed in the textbook as a way of defining relational maintenance?

A. keeping a relationship in existence
B. keeping a relationship in disrepair
C. keeping a relationship in an agitated state or condition
D. keeping a relationship highly contentious


A. keeping a relationship in existence

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Which of the following is a way to determine what the main points of your speech should be? a. Use the material you have that will be the most thought provoking and challenging for your audience

b. Determine if your speech will seem incomplete or nonsensical if you do not include or develop a particular idea. c. Ask your audience what about your topic they are most interested in. d. Arrange all the research you collected by subject and allow that to guide you towards your potential main points.

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One function of conclusions, most appropriate in persuasive speeches, is to _____ audiences

A) analyze B) orient C) motivate D) inform

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The _____ organizational pattern is especially useful when you want to describe an event or process such as the process of purchasing a house

A) topical B) cause-effect C) problem-solution D) temporal

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You should completely write out your key signposts in your speaking notes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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