Describe the first step in creating your special occasion speech

What will be an ideal response?


The first thing you should do is focus on the occasion. The occasion will dictate
your goal and what type of speech you will give.

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The sampling behind straw polls is usually carefully constructed

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What should leaders do in order to avoid becoming hubristic?

a. Write letters to family and friends depicting how wonderful they are. b. Keep a journal of their accomplishments that also mentions who received or deserved credit for the accomplishment. c. Do nothing out of the ordinary; hubris is a positive quality admired by many. d. Act as if they are humble and people will perceive them that way.

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Define noise as it relates to public speaking. Then choose two types of noise (physical, physiological, psychological, semantic, or visual) and give examples of each, noting the way they may influence the presentation of a speech

What will be an ideal response?

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Patrick understands that when he wants to get a haircut, he needs to call ahead for an appointment. He knows this even though he has never been told directly. This example illustrates a(n) _____ rule.

A. explicit B. implicit C. content D. relational

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