Because they tell a story vividly and dramatically, extended examples are a good way to pull listeners into a speech.

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


True

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unique qualities of a person or thing. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the text, recent research on the effects of having a female news anchor who

has clearly visible sexual cues associated with her physical appearance seems to cause which of the following?

a. less visual attention from men—but greater retention of news information b. greater visual attention from men—and greater retention of news information c. less visual attention from men—and poorer retention of news information d. greater visual attention from men—but poorer retention of news information e. no difference in visual attention or retention of news information compared with a female news anchor with no sexual cues

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What is your listening style if you want the speaker to get to the point and state what needs to be done?

a. people-oriented style b. task-oriented style c. analytical style d. time-oriented style

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The small town of Lecompton, Kansas, tried to "rewrite history" and get its role in the Civil War recognized as the place where "slavery began to die" by ____________

A) hiring the large PR firm Hill & Knowlton B) asking President Obama to mention the town in a speech C) naming the town square for Winston Churchill D) sponsoring the Great American Smoke-Out E) linking its history to the popular Spielberg move Lincoln

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