Pep talks and after-dinner speeches are of similar types because both pose challenges to the audience
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Jeb is really very intelligent, but when he gives speeches he tends to go monotone, he mumbles a lot, and he doesn't move around much or use many gestures
Most listeners have trouble tuning in to Jeb, even though his speech content is often excellent. If you were a member of Jeb's audience which of the following tips would you follow to be a more effective listener of Jeb's speech? a. accurately interpret nonverbal messagesbecause nonverbal messages play a powerful role in affecting how you respond to a speaker b. avoid outside distractions that may interfere with your ability to listen effectively c. avoid jumping to conclusions even if you disagree with the speaker's points d. adapt to the speaker's delivery by focusing on the message, not the delivery style
Statistics by themselves are usually interesting and add a lot of color to a persuasive speech
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Decisions regarding the purchase of materials would be categorized as decisions involving _________ acceptance and _________ quality.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is an advantage of communicating via a rich channel of communication, such as a web cam?
A. You have more control over a presentation than you do with a lean channel. B. You can more easily engage your audience than is possible with a lean channel. C. It is easier to reach a wide audience than it is with a lean channel. D. It requires less rehearsal than using a lean channel.