The key points in a speech are known as
a. subpoints.
b. central ideas.
c. main ideas.
d. specific purposes.
c
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Which of the following statements about the patterns of change among people is true?
A) When people do change, they do so quickly and drastically. B) People change gradually, in small degrees over a long period of time. C) People rarely change. D) People are constantly seeking change.
The following statement is an example of constructive nonconformity:
"We should change our rule that ‘everyone must speak before we vote' to ‘everyone who wants to speak must be given a chance to speak before we vote.'" Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When you are using oral communication effectively, you should
A) speak in the third person. B) use the passive voice. C) support your points with generalized examples that would apply to any listener. D) use "I" and "you" frequently as sentence subjects. E) supply an extensive background review before you begin presenting your main points.
When thinking about a speaker’s previous point rather than what is currently being
said, we are engaging in a. giving all topics a fair hearing. b. making mental summaries. c. being swayed easily by the delivery and style d. distracting the speaker.