Pavi says, "I know the recent crime on campus scared many of us, and most we all want our campus to be a fun, safe place to be." Pavi's statement is an example of what important part of informative speaking?

A) Provide listeners with a clear thesis statement.
B) Motivate listeners to want information.
C) Connect with listeners' values and experiences.
D) Build credibility with listeners.
E) Adapt to diverse listeners.


C

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

Reinforcement theories propose that people do things for some reward and don't do things because of some threat or punishment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Communication & Mass Media

Xander has placed a nameplate on his desk with his name and title. This is an example of a(n) __________

a) central marker b) boundary marker c) earmarker d) lineal marker

Communication & Mass Media

Complete sentences that show the relationship between, or bridge, major parts of a speech are .

a. main points b. supporting material c. section transitions d. transitions

Communication & Mass Media

Andrea is confused about the difference between argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness. Her perception has always been that being argumentative was negative. Explain the difference between the two concepts and how argumentativeness is a positive trait.

What will be an ideal response?

Communication & Mass Media