Describe one way in which a speaker can use similarity to increase his or her effectiveness.
What will be an ideal response?
Various examples are acceptable.
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Demonstrating sympathy and empathy helps listeners to
a. understand self ?perception. b. understand others' perceptions. c. deal with whatever situation is encountered. d. make one appear caring.
A relational-oriented listener prefers a speaker who avoids emotion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A virtual team is one that
a) relies on technology to communicate. b) exists only for a short period of time. c) lacks a leader. d) lacks a clear purpose. e) has the same dynamic as other groups.
Pat has chosen to discuss the cancer risk posed by common household products in an informative speech. Pat believes that humor would be inappropriate for this topic. What other attention getting technique might Pat effectively employ?
A. beginning by asking the audience a question about the topic B. jumping up and down before starting the speech C. refusing to look at the audience for the first two minutes of the speech D. Pat should go ahead and use humor even if it is likely to be inappropriate