COM – Chapt 7 & 9 – Flashcards
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In a traditional library, the collection of books is called the
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stacks
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Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of
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full-text databases.
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Joe is a former world weight lifter and professional body builder. He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness. Through his personal experiences, what quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech?
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credibility
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The primary information-delivery system of the Internet is
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World Wide Web
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Once you have arranged an interview with an authority on your speech topic, what is your next task?
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plan for the interview by conducting research and planning specific questions
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The first priority in an introduction is to
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get the audience's attention
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In an introduction, proximity refers to
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the degree to which the information directly affects the audience.
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What is the purpose of making a reference to the introduction in the conclusion?
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It provides a sense of closure.
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What is the BEST way to ensure that your introduction introduces the subject of your speech?
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Include a statement of the central idea in the introduction.
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According to the text, the most obvious purpose of a speech introduction is to
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introduce the subject of your speech.
