Effective specific purpose statements identify the topic to be covered, the audience, and

A) the credibility of the speaker.
B) the organizational pattern used to organize main points.
C) whether or not the speech is informative, persuasive, or entertaining.
D) how long the speech will last.
E) the occasion.


C

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The perceived usefulness of the topic helps determine how actively you will listen to a speaker

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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List and briefly define the eight basic components of communication identified in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

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The proposition that can ask the audience to act immediately is known as a proposition of

a. fact. b. value. c. policy. d. opinion.

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People who share beliefs such as "It is the duck that squawks that gets shot" or "Seeing is better than hearing" would be characterized as members of a culture

a) individualistic b) high-context c) short-term time orientation d) low-uncertainty e) high-power

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