The primary purpose of a speech of introduction is to
a. gain the attention and arouse the interest of the audience.
b. give background information about the topic to be discussed.
c. prepare listeners to accept whatever will be said.
d. summarize the speaker's main points.
a
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Which of the following statements would most likely be an active listening response?
A) Jenny is a pessimist. You shouldn't care about what she thinks and says.
B) Rumors that can ruin your reputation have to be stopped immediately.
C) Why would she say a thing like that? Have you done something behind her back?
D) You're afraid that Jenny is spreading false rumors about you and Derik. In fact, you're pretty sure of it, and you are mad and disappointed that Jenny would do such a thing!
According to Marvin Shaw, an essential feature of a group is that each person within the group
A. influences and is influenced by each other person. B. gets along well with each other. C. likes each other. D. works well together. E. does what the leader advises.
Presentations to __________ aim to change listeners' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors or to motivate them to take some action
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
According to research, a joke must contain what in order to be considered funny?
A. an expectancy violation B. a put-down C. at least one funny-sounding word D. All the answers are correct.