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______ is the expression of emotion through posture, movement, gestures, facial expression, and voice
In a public speaking context, which of the following is an example of external noise?
A speaker transmits a message through two channels:
Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches will
The most recent communication models are transactive models that focus on communication as
In his speech about volunteering for the American Red Cross, Jacob used a lot of slang, sat and leaned on the table in front of the class, and was dressed very casually. Which of the following statements BEST describes this speaking situation?
is the process of presenting a message to an audience, small or large
Researchers have found that public-speaking anxiety is
One way public speaking and conversation are different from one another is that public speaking
Because we hear so many sounds simultaneously, the first stage of listening is to
For North American audiences, what is the most important aspect of speech delivery?
When asked to deliver a speech at the very last moment, the type of delivery style you will likely use is
Delivering a speech in a conversational style from a well-developed and researched outline is termed _____ delivery
According to ______ theory, listeners have certain expectations about how speakers should communicate. If these expectations are violated, listeners will feel less favorable toward the communicator of the message.
When you decide that the speaker's message will have no value, even before the speech begins, you have engaged in the listening barrier of
What is most important when a speaker is communicating emotional feelings, attitudes, likes, and dislikes to an audience?
Most people talk at a rate of ______ words a minute, while most people can listen at a rate of ______ words a minute
Within 24 hours after listening to a lecture or speech, most people will likely recall only about ______ percent of the message
When, as a listener, you relate what you hear to an experience that you had as a teenager, you are
Consciously working to maintain your audience's attention by using occasional wake-up messages is an effective way to