Which of the following is true concerning appropriateness of topic selection?
A) Avoid topics on which you and your audience may disagree.
B) Topics related to religion, politics, and education are usually appropriate for classroom speeches.
C) If you are speaking to a culturally diverse audience, check to see what topics may be taboo for certain
members.
D) Select a topic you know little about, so you can learn something new along with your audience.
C
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a. crying as an expression of grief b. using parentese with a child c. speaking in a southern accent d. hearing sadness in someone’s voice
A narrative is a story that recounts a real event, never a fictional event
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which factors reflect the organizational culture when cues are given through formal and informal communication channels?
a. Written rules and policies b. Metaphors and policies c. Stories and rules d. Ceremonies and metaphors
The stage where a listener decides what, if any, party of the speaker's message to retain is the
A) receive stage. B) evaluate stage. C) memory stage. D) respond stage.