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“At the end of my speech, the audience will prefer drinking water to soda” is an example of a speech that targets a(n) ____. 

Three effects of Pearl Harbor include 1) discredited isolationism, 2) spread fear and anti-Japanese hysteria, and 3) changed 15% of the nation’s production into military products.

Oral Citations should include___________.

Garrett told his classmate Keith that if he did not write his term paper for him, then Garrett was going to tell the professor that Keith cheated on the exam. This demonstrates the idea of _____. 

What was Levittown? 

Which of the following was NOT true of Portuguese seagoing efforts?

Gilberto makes negative comment about Kristen’s new haircut. He quickly recants saying, “I’m sorry, Kristen. You know I didn’t mean it.” Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example demonstrates that communication is ______________. 

The increase of automobile ownership in the 1950’s resulted in: 

Audience-centered public speakers are inherently sensitive to the ______ of their audiences.

In a speech about improved public safety, Stewart called for his audience to sign a petition to support current legislation that he felt would improve the situation. What type of audience is best suited for this kind of appeal?