List and briefly discuss at least three of the six main benefits of using presentation aids

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Presentation aids 1) gain attention and maintain interest – they perk up the audience and add variety to the presentation; 2) add clarity – they illustrate details and help the audience remember them, particularly numerical data; 3) reinforce the message – they ensure that listeners understand and remember what was said by repeating the information through either visual and auditory channels; 4) contribute to credibility and confidence – they demonstrate that the speaker cares about the topic and has done extra work to present it; 5) help reduce speaker apprehension – they take the focus off the speaker and direct audience attention elsewhere.; and 6) offer evidence.

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Identify the differences between assertive and aggressive communication. Write an assertive

response and an aggressive response, and to the following situation. Your description may be include both verbal or nonverbal responses. You were in a rush on your way to work, but you wanted to stop by a local department store and pick up some socks that were on sale. You quickly selected your purchase, and made your way toward the register. Two women behind the counter were having a great time talking, obviously not about business, and were ignoring your presence. What will be an ideal response?

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What is a secondary source?

What will be an ideal response?

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When a woman interprets a man's brief conversational response as a signal about the nature of the connection between the two people, the woman is

A. attending to the relational dimension of communication. B. attending to the reciprocal nature of communication. C. attending to the content dimension of communication. D. attending to the controlling nature of communication.

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Ron told Kaye, "As a teacher, I have a unique perspective on this issue." In referring to his special qualifications to speak on a topic, Ron was using _______

a. credentialing b. a cognitive disclaimer c. hedging d. a testimonial

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