Describe three reasons why it is important for an audience to follow a speaker's organizational pattern.
What will be an ideal response?
- Recall: an audience can better remember the main ideas of a speech when they are presented in a recognizable pattern.
- Active listening: effective organization engages the listener and enhances their ability to ignore distractions.
- Personal satisfaction: when audience members can anticipate what's coming next, they feel more "in the know" and a part of the discussion.
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learning process. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) Vulnerability, Nurturing B) Artistic, Insecure C) Analytical, Forgiving D) Aware of Feelings, Relaxed
___________ and ___________ affect mood and contribute greatly to how visuals create virtual experience
A) Layout/design B) Figure/direction C) Color/lighting D) Balance/direction
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a. enhanced training methods b. better equipment c. faster tracks d. positive expectation, i.e., belief that it could be done (page 276) e. all of the above