Speakers should avoid qualifiers, as they make a speaker's case appear weak

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: False

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In his speech announcing his candidacy for mayor, Hugh states, "Crime is a problem in our city

We need a better system of locking up the career criminals and patrolling our streets, and I have a plan to do just that" Hugh has used an emotional appeal to his audience's __________ needs. A) physiological B) safety C) belonging and love D) self-actualization

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Speakers who use the bandwagon technique discourage independent thinking.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In his speech about drunk driving, David told a story about three of his friends who died in a drunk driving accident

He went into detail about how they had been partying, how they insisted on driving, and how their lives ended when they crashed into tree in the middle of the night. What kind of supporting material did David use in his speech? a. a brief illustration b. an extended illustration c. a statistic d. expert testimony

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When making nominations you should to all of the following except ________

A) describe the office B) name the candidate C) accept the challenge D) place the name in nomination

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