If statistics are your only form of supporting material, your audience will likely feel bombarded by numbers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Some speakers prefer note cards to a speaking outline for all of the following reasons except: a. note cards give us something to hold on to, sometimes making us feel a little more secure as we speak
b. note cards are sturdier and less likely to shake if a speaker's hands tremble. c. note cards are smaller and less obvious than full sheets of paper. d. note cards are stiffer and less likely to give a speaker paper cuts.
Inducing a specific action is sometimes difficult because inertia discourages listeners from moving
from belief to action. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Calvin is preparing to give a speech in his personality development class. He wants to know if the members in his audience smoke or not. However, he does not want to ask them directly because he wants his speech topic to be a surprise. He is also unsure if they will answer honestly. In this scenario, Calvin could obtain this information by _____.
a. conducting a school-wide survey b. asking a representative c. informally observing them d. reviewing statistical data on the Internet
______ is based on the concept that ease in skillful competitive performance is unconsciously conditioned by the external and internal stimuli that surround athletes during practice.
a. dress rehearsal (page 315) b. concentration c. arousal set d. mental training