Tom gave a speech on Old Drum, a historical statue of a dog in the local town square to a group of citizens who had lived in the town their entire lives. What strategy is Tom using in his selection of topics?

a. Building in redundancy
b. Establishing a motive for listening
c. Presenting information that relates to his listeners' interests
d. Reinforcing key ideas verbally and nonverbally


c

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A) during B) before C) after D) long after

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Carl is an elementary school teacher who is expected to both nurture his students and enforce strict policies. When Jimmy acts out and breaks the rules, Carl knows it is because he has trouble at home. Discipline only causes him to act out more. Carl feels as though he is stuck between helping and harming Jimmy. This is an example of _____.

a. role conflict b. role ambiguity c. work overload d. emotion labor

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According to the text, one visual aid that should not be used in a descriptive speech or a demonstration that is largely dependent upon visual is the _________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What advice is most accurate about dressing for your job interview?

A. Dress for your own comfort. B. Dress "one step above" what you would wear on the job. C. Dress in a suit and tie, without exception. D. Dress down from what you would wear on the job.

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