The night before her speech, Tomoko is looking at the event program when she is surprised to see her speech has a question-and-answer session scheduled after it. What is one step Tomoko can take to prepare for the Q&A period?
A) print out her speech to use it as a reference for any questions she might be asked
B) prepare an excuse as to why she will not be able to attend the session since she had not been informed about it
C) anticipate who her audience will be and think of possible questions they might ask her
D) rework her speech to be so detailed no one will have questions once she is finished
Answer: C
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1) searches for common interests and seeks to empathize with the feelings of others A) relational listening style 2) make good judges because they generally consider all sides of an issue before making a decision or reaching a conclusion B) task-oriented listening style 3) comfortable listening to detailed, complex information and focusing on the facts, yet they are especially adept in noting contradictions in the facts presented C) critical listening style 4) emphasizes completing a specific transaction, such as solving a problem, taking action, or making a purchase D) analytical listening style
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A. need-plan-practicality B. Monroe's motivated sequence C. progressive D. comparative advantages E. problem-cause-solution
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A. aggregating B. linking C. advocating D. brainstorming E. deliberating