Allison has written and rewritten the central idea of her speech on "Dog Care." She

finally comes up with:

"Dog care is very difficult." What is the problem with this central idea?
a. Her central idea is not audience-centered.
b. Her central idea is too confusing.
c. Her central idea is too vague.
d. Her central idea is not a declarative sentence.


c

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Stare decisis describes the doctrine that courts should follow precedents established by higher courts. 2. Courts show deference to administrative agency rulings because the agencies are vested with expertise in their areas of jurisdiction. 3. Judicial review is often criticized as a primary source of judicial activism. 4. Historical documents make clear the framers’ original intent for the Constitution.

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In their model for improving listening, your book authors suggest "Stop, Look, and Listen." The step, "Stop" refers to _____

a. stop talking b. stop being self-focused c. stop moving around d. stop processing

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Aristotle used the term ethos to refer to a speaker’s

A) charisma. B) intelligence. C) credibility. D) confidence.

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What action should a speaker take if his or her speech topic calls for an illegal or dangerous presentation aid?

A) Secure permission from university police or security officers. B) Secure permission from the instructor. C) Substitute an appropriate picture, chart, or other representation. D) Take all necessary precautions.

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