When determining a persuasive speech topic, most speakers

A) analyze the audience before selecting a topic.
B) select a topic, then analyze the audience.
C) reject a topic audience members disagree with.
D) both a and c.


B

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Intimacy and support are more characteristic of which type of goals?

a. Achievement goals b. Relational goals c. Efficiency goals d. Instrumental goals

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Attitudes about messages and receivers do not influence channel selection

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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