An analysis of the issues implied in your thesis statement enables you to __________.

A. determine what points the speech must cover
B. broaden and stretch your supporting material
C. create the transitions
D. create an attention getter


Answer: A

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You are assigned to teach a new software program to Duane, a co-worker who is confident and outgoing. The text recommends that you

A) avoid using dynamic words such as "create" or "challenge." B) give Duane a set of written instructions, then leave and let him figure the program out on his own. C) answer all Duane's questions immediately, even if he jumps way ahead of you. D) spend almost all of the training time demonstrating the skill while Duane looks over your shoulder. E) explain clearly what the costs and consequences will be if Duane works too quickly and makes mistakes.

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Briefly explain how perceptual differences do not necessarily mean that one person's version of the "truth" is better than another's

What will be an ideal response?

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Maria has a Rhetorical MDL. Explain what this means. Also, explain what Maria should expect when communicating with her co-workers, Tom, Emily, and Ron. Tom has an Expressive MDL; Emily has a Conventional MDL, and Ron has a Rhetorical MDL.

What will be an ideal response?

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With regard to placing information, you should consider

A. limiting the total amount of evidence and creating a SET (statistics, examples, and testimony). B. “chucking” your evidence into fewer pieces making it more comprehensible. C. placing the strongest concepts at the beginning of your speech. D. All of the above

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