News conferences should be called:
a. to get a news medium's attention to the organization
b. to announce promotions
c. to give awards or commendations
d. only to allow access to a celebrity or expert on a tight schedule or in times of controversy to offer face-to-face access to a spokesperson.
d
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Mobile phone camera sensors are generally of the same quality as those in dedicated photography devices. 2. A video sequence can be considered complete even without a close-up shot. 3. When taking photographs, the subject should be directly centered in the shot. 4. Reporters should have a checklist of shots that they want to include in a video package before they start shooting. 5. The rule of thirds applies to video as well as photographs.
An appeal to persuade an audience to reach a conclusion through facts, statistics, and expert testimony is an appeal to their
a. pathos. b. ethos. c. mythos. d. logos.
Isocrates, who was a Greek contemporary of Plato and Aristotle,
A) possessed an impressive speaking voice that could be heard by large crowds. B) suffered from speaker anxiety and had a voice that would not project. C) had no impact on the study of public speaking. D) started an unsuccessful school of rhetoric.
What is the best procedure to take when you are presented with a hostile question?
A) Ignore it, since doing so will make you the bigger person, and direct the listeners to ask a question on another topic. B) Acknowledge it in order to make the questioner feel valued, then steer the topic in another direction so no answer has to be given. C) Neutralize it by acknowledging the questioner's emotions and focusing the answer on the heart of the issue. D) Respond to it with an equally hostile statement, showing the questioner that you are not afraid to tackle difficulties head on.