By the late-1920s, the peak season for film attendance was summer because _____________
A) kids were out of school
B) the advent of daylight savings time
C) theaters were air-conditioned
D) that's when studios released their best work
C
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List and give one hypothetical example of each of the six communication types in the context of your college/university.
What will be an ideal response?
A renowned philanthropist and well-respected national speaker gave the commencement address at Audrey's graduation ceremony
He spoke of his concerns about rising crime rates for juveniles, of the problem of gang violence, and about crimes against women. Was this appropriate content for a commencement address? a. No; he should have treated the event like an after-dinner speech, a speech to entertain. b. No, because he didn't praise, inspire, or challenge the graduating class. c. Yes, because it dealt with serious concerns that will continue to face the graduates. d. Yes, because his approach was different and commencement addresses often become boring.
Downward messages tend to be informal
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is true concerning the level of complexity for informative speeches?
a) It is nearly impossible to simplify a speech too much regardless of the audience. b) Complex presentations are preferable to simple presentations to ensure audience interest. c) Beginning speakers often make their presentations too simple and bore their audiences. d) The level of complexity should be adjusted depending on factors such as context and the audience's knowledge of the topic.