Discuss one of the contexts in which you have found yourself contributing to the public dialogue. Include an explanation of how that context influenced your speaking goal.

What will be an ideal response?


Students should respond with one of the following: deciding to speak, being asked to speak, or being required to speak. Look for their understanding of how their speaking goal is influenced by the context. For instance, if they were required to speak, then they might say they did not have a choice of a goal because it was determined for them.

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Collectivist cultures are generally known to ______.

a. emphasize the individual person b. emphasize individual goals and achievements c. emphasize the right to personal choice d. emphasize acting for the common good

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Your speech topic is "A Newcomer's Guide to College." Your main points are transitioning to the

college culture, adjusting to the social environment, and maintaining academic expectations. Write a speech introduction using the five functions of a speech introduction. Label each function. What will be an ideal response?

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The supervisor has a right to higher status

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is NOTa principle of speech codes?

a. They are culturally distinctive. b. The meaning and significance of messages is derived from them. c. They are located in the language and communication of native speakers. d. A, B, and C are true.

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