The speech introduction should capture the audience's attention, but it does not need to mention the topic and purpose of the speech.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Frederick Taylor

A) reliance on hierarchy B) father of bureaucracy C) Scalar Chain D) gang plank E) rational-legal authority F) esprit de corps G) time and motion studies H) scientific reasoning I) father of scientific management J) administrative theory

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A(n) ________ consists of a moderator and several speakers, each of whom presents a prepared speech on a different aspect of the same topic. A(n) ________ also consists of a moderator and several speakers, but rather than presenting formal prepared speeches, the speakers essentially carry on a conversation in front of the audience.

What will be an ideal response?

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Erika gave a speech about the nineteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution to help

her audience understand the context and content of the amendment. Which type of speech has Corine given? A) A speech to inform B) A speech to actuate C) A speech to persuade D) A speech to commemorate

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