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Hearing and listening are essentially the same.

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False

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Research indicates that even when we listen carefully, we understand and retain only about half of what we hear.

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True

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As your textbook explains, focusing on a speakers delivery and personal appearance is an excellent way to strengthen your listening skills.

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False

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One of the major obstacles to listening effectively is that the brain can process many more words than can be spoken in a minute.

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True

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Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.

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Look Up Later

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Listening to provide emotional support for someone is called empathetic listening.

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True

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When you listen to someone give a sales presentation, and you need to decide whether you will buy the item, you are engaged in comprehensive listening.

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False

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Listening to evaluate a message for purpose of accepting or rejecting it is known as a critical listening.

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True

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When you listen to the campaign speech of a political candidate for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the speakers message, you are engaged in the empathic listening.

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False

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One of the major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk.

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True

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Usually it is easy to block out physical and mental distractions when listening to a speaker.

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Fasle

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Suspending judgement means that you need to accept uncritically whatever a speaker says.

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False

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Note taking is usually a barrier to effective listening.

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False

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Including the specific purpose with you presentation outline makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.

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Look Up Later

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In a preparation outline, the specific purpose is usually stated as part of the introduction.

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Look Up Later

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According to your textbook, the introduction, body, and conclusion, should all be labeled in a speech preparation outline.

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True

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When making a preparation outline, you should state you main points and sub points in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully.

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When making an outline, you should place the main points farthest to the left and less important ideas progressively farther to the right.

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True

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In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by roman numerals and sub-points by capital letters.

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True

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Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.

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Look Up Later

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A preparation outline should indicate transitions and internal summaries.

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Look Up Later

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According to your textbook, transitions and other connectives should be identified with roman numerals on a speech preparation outline.

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False

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A preparation outline should include your bibliography.

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"Dogs" would be an appropriate title for a speech to inform an audience about the major breeds of show dogs.

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Fasle

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As your textbook explains, phrasing your speech title as a question can be highly effective.

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True

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"Money" would be an appropriate title for a speech about new security measures to stop counterfeiting.

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False

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A speaking outline is usually longer and more detailed than a preparation outline.

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False

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When making a speaking outline, you should state your main points and sub-points in full sentences so you wont forget them.

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False

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You should keep your speaking outline as brief as possible.

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True

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The visual framework of a speech is based on the speakers plan for using visual aids.

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Look Up Later

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It is acceptable to write quotations out in full on a speaking outline.

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Look Up Later

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Delivery cues on a speaking outline remind a speaker how to say something, rather than what to say.

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True

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A speaking outline should be written on both sides of an index card or sheet of paper.

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False

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A bibliography us usually included as part of the speaking outline.

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Look Up Later

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A speaking outline should usually include directions for delivering the speech.

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True

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