When addressing skeptical audiences on controversial issues, speakers are especially encouraged to open their speeches with

a. a humorous note.
b. a list of rhetorical questions.
c. references to shared moral goals.
d. the meaning of the occasion.


c

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The organizational sequence that arranges the main points of the body of a speech according to time is _________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A home security service provider hires a famous actor who plays a law enforcement officer in most of his movies to publicize its services. The company pays the actor for all his media appearances and advertisements where their brand is represented

What technique is used here, and why? a. Endorsement; celebrities add glamour and tend to attract viewers. b. Testimonial; to receive direct statements from celebrities as credible sources c. Persuasion; to persuade people to follow celebrity trends. d. Emotional appeal; persuasive messages move viewers and play with their emotions.

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The following statement is a(n) According to a personal interview last week with Hank Tkachuk, one explanation for communication apprehension is parental modeling. 

A. Internal Citation in APA style. B. oral citation. C. bibliographic citation. D. personal experience.

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Which is the behavior category (function) that serves to strengthen relationships among members?

A. self-centered function B. task function C. maintenance function D. all of these E. none of these

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