A good way to identify possible topics is by thinking about your own interests and experiences

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True

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Speeches to entertain require the speaker to balance the humorous aspects of the speech with presenting an issue for the audience to think about

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Before attempting to write the introduction of a speech, the speaker should prepare the __________.

A. conclusion B. support materials C. transitions D. body

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Idioms are

A. words or phrases that are highly technical or obscure and therefore unfamiliar to a general audience. B. words or phrases borrowed from one language and used for a new meaning in another. C. newly invented words, often developed to describe new technologies or concepts, that may be unfamiliar to a listener. D. expressions that have a culturally-specific meaning and should not be taken literally.

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When helping group members from collectivist cultures maintain and save "face," you should keep in mind all of the following perspectives about conflict and "face" EXCEPT

a. The need to save "face" during a conflict derives from the personal relationships among members. b. Conflict resolution requires that "face" issues be mutually managed before discussing other issues. c. In individualistic cultures, "saving face" is more important than winning an argument. d. Conflict resolution succeeds when group members save "face" and also claim they have "won." e. Cultures that place a great deal of value on "saving face" discourage personal attacks.

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