What type of speaking has the primary goal of increasing listeners' understanding, awareness, or knowledge about a topic?
A) speaking to inform
B) speaking to persuade
C) speaking to entertain
D) narrative speaking
E) speaking for humor
A
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The marketing department in an organization may develop different customs than the accounting department across the hall. What term best describes how the two departments can be a part of the same organization but have different customs?
a. organization subtheory b. organizational culture c. organizational subculture d. organizational strategy e. organizational knowledge
According to Perelman and Olbrechts-Tyteca, an audience is characterized less by what values it accepts
than by a. the way it grades them. b. the facts at their disposal. c. the values it rejects. d. what values the arguer accepts.
In his presentation on Christmas traditions, Emilio said, "Although everyone knows that Christmas Day is December 25th, some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on the wrong day, January 7th, because they adhere to an old-fashioned calendar." What type of unethical behavior does Emilio's presentation exhibit?
A. exhibiting ethnocentrism B. making verbal attacks C. using exclusionary language D. promoting negative values
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)`
1. You should choose a speech topic that you know nothing about, so that you can learn from your research. 2. You can teach your body to relax on command to avoid public speaking apprehension. 3. A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do. 4. Most public speaking apprehension stems from learning to fear it while growing up. 5. The organization of your speech will naturally evolve from your research and will involve little effort on your part.