Appropriateness is an important element of effective oral language style. Appropriateness in
language can be achieved by AVOIDING language that
A) is disrespectful to some or all of the listeners.
B) expresses emotions.
C) makes the speaker sound modest.
D) is acceptable to the audience.
E) is clear and vivid.
A
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a. regulatory b. personal c. instrumental d. heuristic
In a speech, a slightly faster rate of speech is most likely to
A. convey the speaker's lack of mastery of the topic. B. give the audience more time to daydream. C. enhance the speaker's credibility. D. direct the audience's attention to the next key idea.
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of using the attribution verb “said” throughout your stories.
What will be an ideal response?
What is psychological analysis? What types of information can be provided to the speaker using this type of analysis?
What will be an ideal response?