Ella, in her speech on natural disasters, says, "Remember how we empathized with the victims when an earthquake was reported on the TV last year? I still remember thinking how I would have saved my life if I was among the victims." In this scenario, Ella is:
a. using slang and jargons.
b. using nonparallel language.
c. accounting for cultural diversity.
d. drawing from common experiences.
d. drawing from common experiences.
In this scenario, Ella is drawing from common experiences. You can develop common ground by sharing personal experiences, examples, and illustrations that embody what you and the audience have in common. For instance, in a speech about the effects of television violence, you might allude to a common viewing experience.
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An effective purpose statement for a presentation has the following characteristics:
a. interesting, narrow, and credible. b. specific, achievable, and relevant. c. purposeful, content-based, and organized. d. informative, persuasive, and inspirational. e. broad, informative, and relevant.
The grounds are that portion of the argument which requires further proof before the listener is willing to accept it as verified
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In the conclusion of Anna D’Archangelis’ convincing speech on airbrushed ads, the
speaker presented a clear a. action for listeners to perform b. challenge to listeners c. demonstration of the problem d. a quotation to challenge listeners to accept her point of view
How has technology changed press releases?
What will be an ideal response?