If you are stumped and cannot think of an idea for a presentation, the text recommends three approaches. List and briefly explain each of these

What will be an ideal response


1. Use silent brainstorming. Take three minutes and list as many topics as you can think of, without evaluation. Then, go back and consider which of the possible topics look promising. 2. Scan web directories and web pages. Look under general categories to see more specific topics. 3. Listen and read for topic ideas. You can read the newspaper, listen to the nightly news, listen to friends, listen to topics in your classes.

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Katherine is listening to Dr. Hawk's lecture on conflict in interpersonal relationships and starts to see how she and her mate employ several of the conflict strategies. At which stage of listening does this occur?

a. interpreting b. understanding c. responding d. remembering

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One audience adaptation strategy you can use when your audience disagrees with you is to explain why they are wrong or misinformed

True False

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Which of the following is true of whiteboards and chalkboards?

A) ?They are difficult to misuse as a presentational aid. B) ?They are suitable for depicting complex material. C) ?They should be written on prior to speaking or during a break in speaking. D) ?They are appropriate for very long items of information.

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