Which element of ethos arises from listeners' perceptions of the speaker as confident, enthusiastic, and decisive?
a. integrity
b. competence
c. dynamism
d. goodwill
c
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a. long-term attraction b. short-term attraction c. matching hypothesis d. cultural practices
In his persuasive speech, Brendan argues, "What starving people need first is food and clean water-not counseling about the sad state of their governments, not advice about ways to attract new industry, and not pity over the loss of their self-esteem." What principle of persuasive speaking is Brendan effectively utilizing?
a. the principle of cognitive dissonance and negative motivation
b. the principle of presenting more advantages than disadvantages
c. the principle of creating gradual, rather than sudden, change in listeners
d. the principle that basic needs must be satisfied before higher-level ones
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
An important thing to remember about anxiety produced from having to speak in public is
that ________. A) very few people let it bother them B) there?s nothing you can do about it C) you are not alone-most people feel anxious D) it can be treated with vitamins