In consideration of listeners' attention spans, a speaker may want to plan a speech that is __________.

A. long
B. primarily visual
C. primarily entertaining
D. short and uncomplicated


Answer: D

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Listening to be instructed, educated, or informed is known as _________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A speaker who passes out awareness ribbons at the end of a speech asking people to get involved with fundraising for a disease is giving audience members a

a. demonstration tool b. motivational tool c. short-term incentive d. long-term incentive

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Information supersedes ________ in the mass media environment

a) opinion b) editing c) integrity d) inaccuracy

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Exhibit 18-1The next five questions refer to the following statement: "John is a United States citizen because he is native born. We all know that usually native born Americans are United States citizens because of U.S. law and the Constitution, unless of course, they renounce their citizenship."Which of the following statements is the warrant?

A) John is a United States citizen. B) John is native born. C) All native born Americans are United States citizens. D) Unless they renounce their citizenship E) usually

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