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.
E) interesting to the listeners.
A
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Emotional appeals in persuasion ___
A) add color to the speech but have minimal impact B) are important if listeners are to be motivated to act C) are generally unethical and are thus best avoided D) should substitute for logical arguments whenever possible.
In understanding a speaker's message more effectively, you should
A) ask questions to clarify or to get details or examples if needed. B) interrupt as soon as something is unclear. C) listen for facts and dismiss opinions. D) resist assuming that the speaker is a person of goodwill.
In Stephanie's speech on jazz dance, she tells the audience in the introduction that she is going to discuss the history of the dance, some of the techniques, and the benefits of dancing as it relates to cardiovascular fitness. What type of signpost is Stephanie demonstrating?
A. a transition B. an initial preview C. an internal summary D. a final summary
Making the determination that an audience favors the pro-life position because they are predominantly Roman Catholic is an example of observation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)