Why might it be better to say "The food was excellent," as opposed to "The repast was excellent"?

What will be an ideal response?


The word food is simpler and more easily understood. Repast might not be familiar to some listeners and may sound a little pretentious.

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Being a member of a co-culture within a larger national culture gives people ______.

a. a social identity b. a social role c. cultural expectations d. cultural roots

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Which of the following is not a true presentational aid? After you identify it, explain in detail why it is not a true presentational aid

(A) In a speech about legalizing "Death with Dignity" laws, the speaker includes in her Prezi a map of the U.S. with the number of cases of terminal cancer in the past year listed on each state. (B) In a speech about raising the "debt ceiling" in the U.S., the speaker includes a PowerPoint slide with many dollar signs ($), which wiggle from side to side and flash different colors. (C) In a speech about dieting, the speaker holds up a pack of playing cards to explain the appropriate portion of meat in a typical meal. What will be an ideal response?

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According to the text, when giving a speech, you are going to feel _________ than you look

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Using presentation software forces you to deliver your speech in a darkened room, what can you do to keep from being "secondary to your presentation aid?"

A. Move around B. Make eye contact C. Use vocal variety D. All of these answers are correct. E. None of these answers are correct.

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