Which of the following is a drawback of using an attention getter statistic in the introduction of your
speech?
A) They may be cited without regard for whether they promote the speaker's goals.
B) They may be answered in a way that is different from what the speaker intended.
C) They may elicit a verbal response that undermines the point.
D) They are overused by speakers.
E) They are not effective if well-known.
E
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Ariana is going to deliver an online informative speech for her public speaking class. According to your textbook, which of the following should she keep in mind?
A. Visual aids should be avoided because they weaken the pacing of online speeches. B. Audience adaptation is less important when the speaker can't see the audience. C. Online speeches require more rehearsal time than in-person speeches. D. All the answers are correct. E. Both online speeches require more rehearsal time than in-person speeches and audience adaptation is less important when the speaker can't see the audience.
Non-native speakers concerned about their ________ or ________ interfering with audience
comprehension will find that presentation aids improve their communication. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which of the following is NOT one the typical exceptions to the public-meeting requirement?
a. labor negotiations b. real estate negotiations c. legislation enactment d. personnel matters
Which of the following is a difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication?
a. Interpersonal communication occurs nonverbally, whereas intrapersonal communication does not occur nonverbally. b. Interpersonal communication is delivered through mass media, whereas intrapersonal communication occurs within a group. c. Interpersonal communication occurs between two people, whereas intrapersonal communication takes place only in our minds. d. Interpersonal communication occurs between two people with a high level of intimacy, whereas intrapersonal communication can occur between any two people regardless of intimacy.