How does a listener apply critical thinking to the speech situation? What should a speaker do to
satisfy the critical listener?
What will be an ideal response?
1. identify the main points: the speaker should make them clear; 2. assess the links between
ideas: the speaker should organize points and use effective transitions; 3. examine support for ideas: the
speaker should use relevant and sufficient supporting material; 4. relate the speaker's position to other
beliefs: the speaker should use audience analysis to link the thesis to listeners' other beliefs.
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John believes using computers to give presentations has great potential for technical problems, and is ineffective, since it takes attention away from the speaker. Instead, he requests a blackboard and chalk to support his speech
What potential problem does this low technology option share with computer-assisted presentations? A. The blackboard and chalk might break down. B. John might end up turning away from his audience too much by facing his audio-visuals. C. John is wrong. In public speaking more technology is always better. D. Both would require the room to be darkened.
The Equal Time provision of the 1934 Communications Act (Section 315) applies to:
a) anyone or any issue that is commented upon in an editorial, news program, documentary, or advertisement; b) anyone or any issue commented upon in a news program only; c) anyone or any issue that is commented upon in non-news programs; d) opposing political candidates only; e) all of these.
A pattern of behavior displayed by and expected of a member of a small group is
A. behavioral function. B. formal role. C. behavior. D. role. E. none of these.
In conflict, more opinion change may occur during
A. Teleconferences B. Face-to-face meetings