According to the textbook, the most central element in all aspects of preparing your speech is

________.

A) your supporting material B) considering your audience
C) becoming confident in the process D) selecting your topic


B

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One suggestion for using testimony is to

A) paraphrase short quotations in your own words. B) use authorities most people have not heard of before. C) use testimony when you need additional supporting information. D) use abstract quotations. E) use at least two testimonies per main point in your speech.

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If you went before the city council to argue that zoning regulations should remain the

same in your area of town, your general purpose would be _____. A) to inform B) to persuade C) to critique D) to celebrate

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Whether you are happy or unhappy with a partner will affect how you interpret that partner’s behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Motivation is brought on predominantly by coaches “motivating” athletes. 2. In youth sports it is better to have task-involving than ego-involving parents. 3. Individuals with high perceptions of ability are unlikely to respond in a fashion similar to competitors who are task involved. 4. Goal orientations are opposite sides of the spectrum. 5. The TARGET recognition represents procedures and practices used to motivate and recognize athletes for their progress.

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