Josh is teaching Michael how to be an effective speaker. What two hints for effective informative speaking should Josh share?

A) Avoid concrete words and use planned repetition.
B) Use advance organizers and abstract words.
C) Avoid assumptions and personalize information.
D) Gain audience attention and reinforce understanding.
E) Use statistics and examples.


C

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The "Railroad-Truckers Brawl" of the 1950s is significant because it led to ________

A) a court ruling establishing public relations as a legitimate activity in public policy debates B) the creation of the Federal Trade Commission C) major reforms in the conduct of government public relations D) the licensing of public relations E) the cancellation of The Howdy Doody Show

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A) causal B) problem solution C) criteria satisfaction D) claim

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Which of the following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking immediate action?

A. To persuade my audience that the state legislature has no business stiffening driver's license requirements for people over the age of 75. B. To persuade my audience that acting now to stiffen driver's license requirements for people over the age of 75 will save lives. C. To persuade my audience to write their legislators in support of stiffening driver's license requirements for people over the age of 75. D. To persuade my audience that the proposed bill to stiffen driver's license requirements for people over the age of 75 is just and reasonable. E. To persuade my audience that the state legislature should stiffen driver's license requirements for people over the age of 75.

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