Sophie is presenting her thesis to an academic audience. In this case, in which of the following situations will her initial credibility be high?
a. When she interweaves comments about her expertise into her speech at appropriate places
b. When she is formally introduced, along with her qualifications, before the speech commences
c. When she makes eye contact with her audience
d. When she speaks at a moderately fast rate
b. When she is formally introduced, along with her qualifications, before the speech commences
Unless someone has formally introduced you and your qualifications to your audience, your initial credibility will be low, and as you speak, you will need to tell your audience about your expertise.
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______________ is a place where the speaker and the audience
meet on a belief, a value, and attitude or opinion.. a. Identification b. Middle ground c. Common ground d. Neutral ground e. Inoculation
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Pat is watching TV, and his roommate walks in and tells Pat that he wishes to talk to him. Pat turns off the TV in order to focus on the conversation with the roommate
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