Explain the three elements that make public speaking different from other forms of communication.

What will be an ideal response?


Students should know the differences, and should provide an explanation that illustrates their understanding of each. The first difference is that public speaking creates a community. The second difference is that public speaking is audience centered. The third difference is that public speaking encourages ethical dialogue.

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Emotional displays are never favorably received in the work environment

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Civility may be described as

a. the way we discipline our passions for the sake of cooperating with others. b. the reason rudeness is increasing in modern society. c. standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do. d. refers to the desire or motivation to communicate with others. e. goal-oriented actions or action sequences that we can master and repeat in appropriate situations.

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"Stop bothering me!" and "I feel we should work as a team" are examples of:

A) ?emotional investments. B) ?irrational beliefs. C) ?social values. D) ?concretely identifying emotions. E) ?counterfeit emotional language.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. When you’re stuck, the first thing you should do is back up, to see where you are and why you’re stuck. 2. One inch margins and words are useful in drawing the reader’s eye.

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