The English language influences speakers to think and speak
a. according to polar opposites or dichotomies.
b. in predominantly concrete terms.
c. in nonracist terms.
d. in terms of gender-inclusiveness.
e. None of the above
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Which of the following is a true statement?
a. People will relate to an idea, opinion or point of view if they see it as having some direct effect on their hopes, fears, desires or aspirations. b. People will endorse ideas only if the ideas are accompanied by a proposed action from the sponsor of the idea. c. The meaning of an idea, event, situation or message has to be clear in order for it to be persuasive. d. All of the above.
To gather formal information about audience members' attitudes, beliefs, and values, you can
a. observe them before you speak. b. engage them in conversation prior to the speech. c. research the group you arespeaking to on the Internet or in other publications. d. ask open-ended and closed-ended questions on a survey.
A speech on the Native American tribes in Alabama, going
from the northern part of the state to the southern part, could be effectively arranged using the __________ strategy. a. spatial b. problem-solution c. Monroe's motivated sequence d. causal
"I know why she was late. She's irresponsible and inconsiderate," is an example of _______
a. a self-fulfilling prophecy b. the fundamental attribution error c. overattribution d. consistency