Effective description relies on the use of details to paint a mental picture, but too many details will
distract from the speaker's point.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A speaker knows he needs to restrict the amount of information given, but can't decide how to accomplish this. He should
a. cut examples and illustrations. b. limit the number of items but explain them in depth. c. touch only very briefly on a wide range of subjects. d. paraphrase quotations and estimate numerical data.
The A in IDEA stands for _____
A) argument B) action C) arrangement D) augmentation E) anything you want it to be
Besides the obvious advantage of becoming a better speaker, what is one of the other mainbenefitsof studying public speaking?
a. developing a strong vocabulary b. understanding how to receive feedback c. improvingwritingand editingabilities d. learning academic and career skills
Callie complains that Will spends more time playing basketball than he does with her. She appears to view basketball as a(n)
a. platonic rival. b. intimacy thief. c. time thief. d. activity-based rival