There are several skills that help increase the effectiveness of an informative speech,

including the development of the topic. List at least two additional skills.

What will be an ideal response?


The student should identify at least two from the following, the speaker's ability to narrate, describe, de?ne, and
demonstrate the ideas in the speech.

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A search engine is a tool for locating information on the Internet by matching items in a search string with pages that the engine indexes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which characterizes the “matrix media” that users live in today?

A. multiple sites of idleness B. a lack of tools available for interpretation and use C. interactive exchanges among users D. all of these

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Davin has been hired to give a motivational speech to a local youth group. His speech is scheduled for early in the morning, and as he begins, he notices several audience members nodding off. He also notices that several other audience members are texting on their phones. Because Davin had analyzed his audience's potential ________ prior to his speech, he is ready with a few jokes about the morning and texting. He is able to break the ice with his audience and continue on successfully.

A. prior knowledge B. attitude C. distractions D. lack of interest

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When you use models as presentation aids, you should make sure they are large enough to be seen by all audience members

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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