List and briefly explain three of the constraints of speaking in a classroom setting.

What will be an ideal response?


Preselected purpose-Instructor tells you type of speech to give.Time limits-Class size determines speech length.Highly structured assignment-You are asked to incorporate several specific speech components and style of language, and required to cite outside sources, use visual aids, or use a particular organizational pattern.Instructor as audience-You give a speech to a skilled public speaker instructor. You must select an interesting and stimulating topic.Class members as audience-Avoid commonly used topics. Classmates are your best audience since they are also learning.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The average person speaks __________ words per minute

a. 50–100 b. 120–150 c. 170–190 d. 200–220

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When humans communicate, they interpret information from others as symbols. Define what

symbols are and provide an example. What will be an ideal response?

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To Aristotle, logos was the most “potent” means of persuasion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Communication & Mass Media