Carol is giving information to a group of senior college students about how to withdraw from a class at the college or university. Carol notices that some of the students are falling asleep while others seem bored
What was Carol's mistake in delivering this speech?
a. She did not have enough information.
b. Her audience analysis was poor.
c. She needed more visual aids.
d. She did not have the speech in a comfortable place.
b. Her audience analysis was poor.
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Within an organization, why are managers often caught between a "rock and a hard place" when it comes to information dissemination throughout the organization?
A. because information is power B. because managers must keep some information from each of the groups of which they are a member C. because managers must both innovate and respect tradition D. because groups compete for limited amounts of information E. none of the above
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The narrative paradigm can help an advocate determine what arguments an audience might find persuasive. 2. People who do not use formal logic to make decisions are not being responsible. 3. It does not matter what arguments an advocate makes, as long as he or she makes numerous arguments. 4. Effective advocates tell the entire story, leaving no blanks for the audience to fill in. 5. Audiences are often persuaded by narratives that reflect predictable cultural stories.
List and explain thethree steps you should follow to become an audience-centered speaker
What will be an ideal response?
________ is similar to Aristotle's term 'common ground.'
a. Signs b. Identification c. Negative d. Substances