What three elements are integral to enhancing speaker credibility?

What will be an ideal response?


Competence, trustworthiness, and caring

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This is among the most persuasive and powerful of all methods of communication:

A. interpersonal B. radio copy C. audio production D. body language E. A, B, & C F. all of these G. none of these

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Which of the following are basic guidelines for good delivery that should be implemented by a beginning public speaker?

a. Use large gestures for emphasis. b. Make eye contact. c. Stick to informal language. d. Speak intelligibly.

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What are the disadvantages of using manuscript delivery?

What will be an ideal response?

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Jessica Ryland is going to present a real-time online speech to the City Council explaining her designs for a downtown hotel and conference center. According to your textbook, which of the following should she remember to do? 

A. Practice with the computer and presentation software she'll use during the speech. B. Have a backup plan in case she encounters technological problems. C. Sit with good posture so she'll appear professional, relaxed, and confident. D. All the answers are correct. E. Both sit with good posture so she'll appear professional, relaxed, and confident and have a backup plan in case she encounters technological problems.

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