At least six types of attention-gaining strategies were discussed in the text. Name at least
three of them, providing examples of each type.
Which one(s) would you be most likely to use
and why? Which ones would you probably not use and why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Attention getters are: stating the importance of the topic; startling the audience,
arousing the curiosity of the audience, using quotations, telling stories, asking
questions. Remaining answers will vary but must be relevant.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A private person becomes a limited-purpose public figure when the person is charged with a serious crime. 2. The U.S. Supreme Court has established a clear standard that applies to cases involving anonymous speech and libel. 3. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that unstated implications may not be grounds for a libel suit. 4. Works of fiction can be the basis of successful libel claims.
Men are more likely than women to view certain behaviors as sexual harassment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Susan is known as a "party girl"—always the center of attention and great at making friends with a wide variety of people. Susan is likely to score high on what personality trait?
a. agreeableness b. conscientiousness c. openness d. extraversion
Phillip organized his speech about movies into the following main points:
the silent era, the reign of the big studios, and the rise of the independent films. Phillip has chosen a temporal or time organizational pattern. Indicate whether the statement is true or false