Credibility is the audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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An informational story, whether written words or a fully-produced broadcast piece, given to the news media in hopes it will be passed on to the media's audiences is called a

A) media blast. B) media feed . C) news bulletin. D) news release.

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In order to overcome fear of the spotlight, the best strategy is to

a. focus your attention on your notes. b. focus your attention on the walls at the back of the room. c. focus your attention on a few friendly audience faces. d. imagine your audience members naked. e. speak quickly and briefly.

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“Once upon a time” is a phrase that may be found in the _________________ persuasion style.

a. presentational b. quasilogical c. analogical d. instrumental

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You want to present a persuasive speech on adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, and you are concerned that your class meets right after lunch. Your concern shows that you are trying to answer which of the following questions in analyzing the occasion?

a. What are the special expectations? b. Where will the speech be given? c. When will the speech be given? d. Where in the program does the speech occur?

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