Which of the following would be a persuasive speech on a claim of fact?
a. a retirement party
b. a church banquet
c. an honors banquet
d. purchasing a hybrid automobile
d. purchasing a hybrid automobile
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Which approach is best concerning the information you gather for a persuasive speech?
A) In your speech, use all the information you have gathered. B) Use information selectively. C) Do not waste time gathering more information than you can use in your speech. D) Depend on information gathered from the Internet rather than from your college library, because information from the Internet is more current. E) Instead of researching your topic, use your own personal knowledge and opinions as supporting evidence in your speech.
While cameras are generally permitted in almost all state courts,
A. they are not permitted at hearings at the U.S. Supreme Court. B. they are barred from most federal courts. C. in many states, the trial judge must still agree to their use in a particular trial. D. all of the answers are correct.
Communication is functional, strategic, and goal-directed. The authors of your textbook suggest that consciousness-raising talk tends to advance the goal of __________
A. building group cohesion B. problem solving C. building the role structure of the team D. resolving and managing conflict E. exerting procedural leadership
Recognizing and accepting that another person might have beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes different from our own is part of ________, a challenge in intercultural relationships.
A. negative stereotypes B. the need for explanations C. affirming another's cultural identity D. differences in communication styles