In two national surveys—one administered to working professionals and the other to college students taking a communication course—only the working professionals ranked "overcoming/reducing nervousness/stage fright" as one of the topten
speaking skills.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A) the expansion of democracy B) the aging of the Baby Boom generation C) the growth of institutions D) the growth of advocacy E) the search for consensus
The statement, "The overpopulation of zebra mussels has destroyed the natural balance of the ecosystem and damages boats, buoys, docks, and anchors" uses what type of reasoning?
a. Inductive reasoning b. Deductive reasoning c. Causal reasoning d. Analogical reasoning
Presentations about __________ are especially appropriate for persuasive speeches.
A. current and controversial subjects B. noteworthy people C. objects D. how something is done
Among the elite scientists exploring the reasons for unusual weather patterns and strange meteorological phenomena, one physicist mentions radio waves from outer space. Which group task role is he performing?
a. procedural technician b. gatekeeper-expediter c. evaluator–critic d. initiator-contributor