Identify the four purposes of transitions. Provide an example which demonstrates at least one purpose.
What will be an ideal response?
- The four purposes of transitions are
(1) create a sense of movement and form
(2) help listeners follow the speaker's movement,
(3) help listeners remember what was said,
(4) keep the speaker from emphasizing gaps and losing connections.
- Student examples will vary.
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When dealing with neutral audiences, it is important to discover the reasons for their
neutrality. Listeners may be __________. a. gatekeeping, tension relieving, or summarizing b. uninformed, undecided, or uninterested c. uninformed, undecided, or unkempt d. gatekeeping, undecided, or uninterested e. withdrawing, blocking, or uninformed
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of supporting material recommended by your
book? A. Statistics B. Facts C. Opinions D. Analogies
Which of the following responses represents rejection behavior?
a. "While I appreciate your feelings and would feel the same in your shoes, I think there are other ways to address the issue." b. "Your assessment is accurate and I'd like to know more about how you made your analysis." c. "You'll get over this and feel less angry when you give what I've said a little thought." d. All of the above are rejection behaviors.
When preparing to begin a speech, positive nervousness refers to
A. eliminating your fear. B. creating a higher level of fear. C. experiencing a debilitating level of fear. D. taking control of your fear.