The ancient Greek and Roman rhetoricians called the process of selecting and developing a good topic
A) invention.
B) discovery.
C) encounter.
D) selection.
A
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All of the following are steps in the problem-solving sequence EXCEPT
A) define and analyze the problem. B) identify possible solutions. C) establish criteria for evaluating solutions. D) network with peers.
Speeches about issues are likely to employ either a topical or a(n) __________ organizational
pattern. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Yukiko's instructor is allowing students to administer an audience survey in the class as they
prepare themselves for their next speech. How should Yukiko proceed? A) Pose as many questions as she can think of, to yield more information. B) Craft a few good questions that can be answered in class. C) Craft questions that supply responses and do not require elaboration. D) Avoid inquiring about their age, political affiliation, or religion.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The principles of learning are especially important for communicating information to an audience. 2. One of the two rhetorical principles of informative presentations is to use evidence and proof to make your case to the audience. 3. Posing a puzzling question is a method for creating information hunger. 4. In an informative presentation you must relate the topic to yourself, so that the audience will respect and apply the information you communicate. 5. Relate your topic to the audience early in the presentation to enhance their interest and understanding.