A __________ transition shows how two ideas differ

Fill in the blanks with correct word


contrasting

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Schemata are mental templates that we create to provide us with general ideas about people

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is not a specific purpose statement for a speech to inform?

A) to inform the audience on the arguments for and against hormone therapy B) to inform the audience on the benefits of holistic health and fitness C) to inform the audience on the need to reform the Internal Revenue Service D) to inform the audience on e-commerce pitfalls that can affect inexperienced Internet users

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One technique to deal with receiver apprehension is for the speaker to

A. use a simpler vocabulary than usual. B. assert his or her points forcefully. C. reinforce his or her message with visual aids. D. confront the listener with the most controversial aspect of his or her message first.

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In the remembering stage of listening, a listener should ___________

a. focus on only minor details b. treat new information as apart from all else he or she knows c. summarize the message in a more easily retained form d. prepare or rehearse a response

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