Briefly describe at least three considerations for giving an impromptu speech

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers will vary but should contain three of the following considerations: what are your own experiences and knowledge you will be speaking from? Is any of knowledge sensitive or classified? Is the topic controversial? Who are the members of the audience? What do they expect you to say? What is the occasion of the speech?

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According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?

a. The uses and gratifications perspective gave rise to the limited effects model. b. The limited effects model gave rise to the uses and gratifications perspective. c. The uses and gratifications perspective gave rise to the hypodermic needle model. d. The hypodermic needle model gave rise to the uses and gratifications perspective. e. The limited effects model and the uses and gratifications model were both conceived and introduced to the literature by the same researchers: Elihu Katz, Jay Blumler, and Michael Gurevitch

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In a panel discussion, group members present short, uninterrupted

presentations on different aspects of a topic for the benefit of an audience. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ben joined a company where he was asked to take on the responsibilities of grant writing, formal budget justification procedures, and fund-raising activities

Since he has years of experience in the field, he was not stressed about handling any of these responsibilities and accomplished the tasks within the stipulated time frame. Ben is proficient in which professional field? a) Human service b) External communications c) Internal communications d) Information management

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If your audience has many members from collectivist cultures, you would do well to incorporate themes such as

a. independence and nonconformity. b. family and loyalty. c. uniqueness and directness. d. competence and achievement.

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