Topics with elaborate arguments or highly technical information should be avoided because they are not __________.

A. appropriate for oral delivery
B. appropriate for an informative speech
C. worthy of listeners' time
D. important to the speaker


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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

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Competition is an approach to managing conflict that views conflict as a "battle" to be won.

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

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The Kerner Commission

A) advocated two-way symmetry B) established basic employee rights C) criticized U.S. media for their lack of minority journalists D) restricted government public relations E) established investor relations regulations

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