Discuss the benefits and limitations of analyzing audience demographics
What will be an ideal response?
You will never know everything about your listeners and will therefore make generalizationsfrom what you do know. One note of caution, however: be careful not toturn these generalizations into stereotypes. This will undermine your speech-makingefforts. However, the more you know, the better prepared you will be to present a successfulspeech.
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Mass communication is a process in which
a. professional communicators using technological devices share messages over great distances to influence large audiences. b. unprofessional communicators using technological devices share messages over great distances to influence large audiences. c. communication is for the masses d. communication messages are personalized.
Which characteristic of good speeches grabs and holds the attention of the audience?
A) energetic presentation B) colorful content C) good topic D) all of the above
Collegial stories are stories we tell to new coworkers to help them learn the ropes of the organization.
a. True b. False
What are the three steps for using visual imagery to develop confidence?
A) systematic relaxation, isometric exercises, rehearsing desired behavior B) isometric exercises, favorite peaceful place, learning to listen C) learning to listen, deep breathing, rehearsing desired behavior D) systematic relaxation, favorite peaceful place, rehearsing desired behavior