Discuss some actions speakers can take when reasoning through an analogy.
What will be an ideal response?
- Avoid analogies that are trite or far-fetched.
- Analyze what you are comparing.
- Use analogies sparingly.
- Use analogies sensitively.
- Avoid analogies that are too complex or nuanced.
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Trevor is unable to engage in nonverbal communication behaviors, and his language tends to be imitative. He pays little attention to the people around him, preferring to sit and play intensely at activities requiring repetitive motions. Trevor is displaying qualities that are characteristic of
A. bipolar disorder. C. mental retardation. B. a learning disability. D. autism.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A vivid example can help us understand a complicated concept. 2. Drawing from common experiences, such as learning how to drive, is a means of establishing common ground with an audience. 3. You can help listeners understand the intended meaning of your words by using stereotypes. 4. Audiences can almost never tell when a speaker is “winging it.” 5. By comparing new ideas with familiar ones, speakers can help their audience understand any unknown speech material.
After hearing a pitch at an auto show, Maggie was swayed to purchase a foreign car, but was concerned about her parents' "buy American" beliefs. The speaker successfully used an appeal to
a. need. b. harmony. c. gain. d. commitment.
Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for
extemporaneous delivery? a. As you walk into a conference room, your boss asks you to summarize the status of a project you are working on. You didn't intend to make a presentation today. b. You will be conducting a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new and improved email system. You have a month to prepare for the workshop. c. Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony. The local newspaper will print a copy of the address the day after the ceremony. d. None of the above is suited for extemporaneous delivery. e. All of the above are suited for extemporaneous delivery.