What are the benefits of using humor as an attention-getter

and what guidelines should you keep in mind if you choose
to use it?

What will be an ideal response?


Humor is a great attention-getter because it can build a positive relationship with
your audience and lighten up a dry or complex topic. If you use it however, you should
make sure that it is relevant to the audience, topic, and/or occasion. You should also try the
humor out on someone else prior to the speech to make sure it is funny! In addition, check
to make sure your humor is not offensive to a particular group of people. Finally, make sure
your humor will be understood by all of your audience by paying attention to cultural
differences.

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A mystery writers group wants to hold public book discussions, with the group facing the audience and talking informally without prepared speeches and with the audience members asking them questions. What format would work best?

a. symposium b. panel c. symposium-forum d. round table

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In a speech, clipped vowels, soft or absent consonants, and an intonation pattern that is on one pitch level are all things that may be attributed to

A) a fast speaking rate. B) a dialect. C) chopped words. D) overdone consonants.

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

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