Determine which of the following speeches is primarily meant to persuade.
An actor at a fundraiser asserts why a politician is worth donating money
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A union leader toasts his predecessor at a retirement dinner.
A police chief describes a number of security precautions that will be in effect during a blackout.
An executive of an advertising agency describes the effects of a corporate restructuring plan.
CONCEPT
General Purpose
Specific Purpose of a Speech
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Which of the following is an example of a physical contextual factor that Jessica should consider when
preparing for her speech to the school board?
Jessica has given this speech previously, to other school boards in other states.
The school board meeting provides a dinner for its members immediately before the meeting.
Jessica didn’t have time to dry-clean her suit and will have to wear a long skirt instead.
One member of the school board lives down the street from Jessica.
CONCEPT
Physical Context
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Albert was recently hired on to the marketing team at a software company. During his first speech at work, he
proposed a number of changes to the marketing budget. One of his supervisors was impressed and introduced
him to several other executives.
This experience shows how Albert benefited from (A) Networking through public speaking.
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A
Critical Thinking Personal Satisfaction External Influence Networking
CONCEPT
Personal Benefits of Public Speaking
External Benefits: Influence the World Around You
Career Benefits: Advancement
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Nate resented the pro-free-trade stance of the assembly speaker, and tuned out much of the main argument of her
speech.
This situation is an example of (A) confirmation bias leading to poor listening.
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A
low concentration focusing on style, not substance lack of prioritization confirmation bias
CONCEPT
Causes of Poor Listening
Be a Serious Listener
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Rodrigo was eager to make a presentation on the benefits of improvisation in the workplace. When he arrived in
the conference room he realized that seven bankers would attend the presentation via computer conferencing
from offices in other states.
This presentation provides an example of (A) Co-Located Audience Communication .
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In-Person Communication Synchronous Communication Co-Located Audience Communication Asynchronous
Communication
CONCEPT
Channel
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