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Explain each of the following guidelines for effective public speaking by providing specific examples from any of your own speeches. (4 Points) A. Relate the subject directly to your audience B. Explain your credibility C. Be organized D. Do your research

When a speaker seeks to create a bond with listeners by emphasizing similar attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors, the speaker is attempting to establish _______________.

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear.                    I.     The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal.                    II.   The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones.                    III.  The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in                           order.

“The flickering light of the fire revealed the fearful faces of the campers” is an example of

When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department’s annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind of ceremonial speech did Gabriel give?

As discussed in class, the                         meaning gives words their emotional power.

As we discussed in class, one main purpose of a speech of introduction is to

She darted around the bookstore like a hummingbird in a flower garden” is an example of simile.

When a speaker copies word for word from two or three sources, he/she is engaged in ___________ plagiarism.

When used in a speech introduction, telling a story, asking a question, using a quote, making a startling statement, and arousing curiosity are all methods of