Which of the following speech elements should be avoided when speaking to an audience whose
interest in your topic is low?
A) personal anecdotes
B) rhetorical questions
C) startling statements
D) technical language
E) narratives
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
"Repealing the Affordable Care Act now would open a real can of worms" is a poorly phrased central idea for a persuasive speech because it
A. contains figurative language. B. reveals the speaker's point of view. C. is written as a full sentence. D. is too trivial. E. fails to contain a reference to the audience.
Which of the following statements regarding gender and group interaction is supported by research?
A. Women prefer more formal speech forms. B. Men are more influential. C. Men use more exclamation points in online discussions. D. Women are better leaders.