A classmate's persuasive speech was nominated for the university's Best of the Best Speech Showcase competition. You have been asked to introduce this classmate on that evening before a public audience
Write a brief speech of introduction for him/her, using the guidelines listed in your text.
What will be an ideal response?
Responses will vary but should include the following guidelines: keep the focus on the person being introduced, be brief, establish the speaker's credibility on the topic, create realistic expectations, and establish a tone consistent with the speaker's presentation.
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A) 45 seconds. B) 30 seconds. C) 15 seconds. D) 10 seconds.
When the public relations professional practices strategic positioning, he/she attempts to
A) increase risk for a given public, if necessary. B) position the organization favorably. C) influence organizational behavior. D) Both B and C. E) avoid the impending conflict, regardless of the cost.
The information in the chapter about components of conversation and skills of competent conversationalists reflect __________ conversation rules
Fill in the blank with correct word
As your textbook explains, perhaps no speech depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the
A. persuasive speech. B. speech of introduction. C. commemorative speech. D. informative speech. E. speech of presentation.