A shy, introverted woman is now terrified because public speaking will be required in her new job. She decides to work her way up by first initiating a conversation with a friend, then asking a few coworkers some questions, then voicing her opinion in a group, and finally giving a speech to a larger audience. What technique is she using?
a) performance visualization
b) systematic desensitization
c) self-affirmation
d) enlarged conversation
b) systematic desensitization
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A group of people that shares norms about speaking and vocabulary is known as a ______.
a. cultural context b. speech community c. shared identity d. message exchange
What does argumentativeness focus on?
a. Attacks on the other person b. Winnows persons and issues c. Advocacy of positions or controversial issues d. Motives to select arguments
Madison is delivering a short best man's speech at his brother's wedding. He wants to concentrate on
delivery, maintain eye contact, and come across prepared. What method of delivery should he select? A) Impromptu B) Manuscript C) Memorized D) Extemporaneous E) Motivated
Offering clear and engaging evidence to support
your thesis is an example of which type of proof? a) emotional b) ethical c) normative d) logical