Maslow's hierarchy of needs asserts that basic human needs must be satisfied before listeners can be motivated respond to higher needs. These basic needs are

Artemis and Diana are engaged in a conversation about global warming. After Artemis speaks at length about the importance of the issue, Artemis says to Diana, "You think this is important too, right?" Artemis has used a __________ cue.

A) turn-maintaining B) turn-yielding C) turn-denying D) turn-requesting

In the 1800s, ________ was developed, making printing possible from photographic plates rather than metal casts.

A. the hot print machine B. offset lithography C. the linotype machine D. the daguerreotype

The lasting impression you make on your audience is influenced by

A) how much energy and charisma you projected during your presentation. B) how you were first perceived and what you did as you presented your message. C) your credibility and clarity . D) how competent you appeared to be.

"To inform my audience about the Manhattan Project, which produced the first atomic bomb," is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

A. operation. B. narrative. C. event. D. object. E. concept.