Whereas informative presentations tell audiences something by giving them information or explanations, persuasive presentations ask for something from audiences—their agreement or a change in their ______________

a. attitudes or options
b. values or beliefs
c. opinions or behavior
c. options or beliefs
d. opinions or attitudes


c

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The theory that holds how a person understands the world and behaves in it—based on the language a person speaks—is called _____

A. Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis B. Language-Explosion Theory C. Significant-Other Theory D. Acquired Telecommunication Theory

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How should direct quotes be demarcated?

A. double returns before and after the quote B. bold lettering C. italics D. opening and closing quote marks

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Which of the following guidelines can help you write an effective specific speech goal statement?

A) ?Write a first draft of your specific speech goal in a phrase. B) ?Make sure the goal statement contains several ideas. C) ?Revise the statement until it clearly articulates the general goal. D) ?Ensure that the statement indicates only the overall intent of the speech.

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The ubiquity of social media is ______.

A. not tied directly to the rise in portable digital devices that are always connected to the Internet B. tied directly to the rise in portable digital devices that are always connected to the Internet C. tied directly to the rise in the use of the Internet D. tied directly to the rise in the use of desktop computers

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