List and explain the five steps of Monroe's motivated sequence

What will be an ideal response?


Monroe's motivated sequence consists of five steps: attention, need, satisfaction,
visualization, and action. It is specifically designed to provide structure to speeches to actuate.
First, a speaker needs to grab the attention of the audience. Second, the speaker must establish
a need by explaining or illustrating a problem. Third, the speaker proposes a resolution to the
problem. Fourth, a speaker tries to intensify an audience's desire to adopt the solution. Finally,
a speaker challenges the audience to act.

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A. it is a proven way to resolve any interpersonal conflicts within the group B. it guarantees the group leader has greater influence than other members C. it generates multiple solutions in a very short amount of time D. it provides a logical and rational way of generating solutions

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People who use blame as a strategy for winning a conflict are using which conflict style?

A) nonconfrontational B) constructive C) cooperative D) confrontational

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Reflexive language is an important element of oral language style because it __________.

A. educates the audience about the special terms associated with the topic B. encourages repetition and aids memory C. increases the speaker's credibility D. helps listeners follow the speaker's thought progression

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Some researchers have suggested that people who are high ________ are able to perceive the needs of others in a group and adapt their own behavior to meet those needs, skills that can lead to leadership emergence.

A. self-monitors B. group monitors C. face-workers D. extroverts

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