You are a rich source of stories. Which of the following
questions can help you find a good personal story to enliven
your presentation?
a. What is the story of my name?
b. What cultural groups are represented in my audience?
c. Is there a story in the occasion of this presentation?
d. Whom do I know whose story is relevant and interesting?
e. Have I read or seen any interesting stories in books,
magazines, movies, television shows, and news stories that
cover current events?
a
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A. avoid paraphrasing, especially for technical material. B. use authorities most people have never heard of C. double-check quotations for accuracy and do not use them out of context. D. use at least two experts per main point in your speech
Applying Dewey's "reflective thinking" to group problem-solving involves
A) clearly identifying the problem you are trying to solve. B) confusing the causes of the problem with its symptoms. C) waiting for someone in the group to appoint himself or herself as the leader. D) suggesting solutions before fully analyzing the problem. E) phrasing the problem as a declarative statement to help guide the discussion.
The term used to describe nonverbal behaviors that are used to emphasize, explain, or support words or phrases is
A) illustrators. B) adaptors. C) regulators. D) emblems.
In an ad featuring a child with Down syndrome, an advertiser should refer to the child as:
a. A child with Down syndrome b. A Down child c. A disabled child d. A handicapped person