What is a goal of research in preparation for a speech?

A. looking into listeners' backgrounds
B. thinking about your ethos
C. setting a purpose for the speech
D. making ideas pertinent to the audience


Answer: D

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A) looking directly into the speaker?s eyes B) preference for a soft-spoken speaker C) preference for a grammatical presentations D) preference for a personal approach from the speaker

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As the agreement solidifies from general to specific, the mediator ______.

A. takes a break to rewrite the agreement for the disputants B. asks questions to help the parties make their agreement for specific C. sends the ideas to a specialist for legal review D. takes the agreement to the mediation agency owner for review

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Federal courts

A. have come to different conclusions about reporters using media and personal electronic devices. B. have all barred reports using social media and personal electronic devices. C. have never allowed a camera to broadcast from a courtroom. D. have barred jurors from talking with the media about criminal cases after the trial is completed.

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Circulating materials during a speech

a. is an appropriate speaking behavior b. keeps the attention of an audience c. creates a disruption d. depends upon the situation

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