Entertaining speeches are presented primarily for enjoyment and usually lack research

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: F

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A century ago when plaintiffs first brought lawsuits claiming defendants caused them emotional distress, courts ______.

a. generally allowed the plaintiffs to sue b. rarely allowed plaintiffs to recover for emotional distress c. allowed only public officials and public figures to recover for emotional distress d. allowed only private individuals to recover for emotional distress

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Research on learning indicates that we retain

a. 10% of what we hear. b. 20% of what we see. c. 90% of what we say and do. d. 60% of what we say.

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The participatory-interactive style of communicating used by many African Americans in which listeners give encouragement and commentary while a speaker is talking is called ________

a. rapport-talk b. call-response c. talk story d. stage setting

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_____________ refers to the emphasis you put on words that helps shape meaning for the listener

a. Volume b. Inflection c. Articulation d. Speed

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