Research suggests that when speakers discuss two sides of an issue, they are more persuasive if they actively refute the side they oppose rather than simply describe it without providing evidence for why the audience should share the speaker's views

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Disorganization, stagnation, and chaos are examples of the systems principle of ____________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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 What advice would you give a beginning speaker about that nonverbal aspect of delivery called "movement"? 

What will be an ideal response?

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Even when listeners pay close attention, they don't always process a speaker's message exactly as the speaker intended.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What does your textbook say about preparing an effective speech conclusion?

A. Work especially hard on establishing your credibility in the conclusion. B. Make your conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech. C. Keep an eye out for concluding materials as you research the speech. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both make your conclusion about 5 to 10 percent of the entire speech and keep an eye out for concluding materials as you research the speech.

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