When a speaker gains information about the audience's needs, he/she should consider which of the following characteristics?
a. demographic variables
b. audience attitudes toward the subject
c. knowledge level
d. all of the above
d
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a. symmetrical reciprocity b. communion c. solidarity d. agency
________ words have an extreme potential for trouble
A) Specific B) Concrete C) Loaded D) Simple
Explain how the following statement by Woodrow Wilson relates to organizing a speech:
"If you want me to talk for ten minutes, I'll come next week. If you want me to talk for an hour, I'll come tonight." What will be an ideal response?
Because introduction speeches are so common, audience members are more accepting of platitudes, such as, "here is someone who needs no introduction...."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false