In a speech about improved public safety, Stewie 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?
A) the uninformed audience B) the neutral or apathetic audience
C) the receptive audience D) the unreceptive or hostile audience
C
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Pat is a deeply religious student who just won the university's science fair. The award will be given at the next meeting of the National Academy of Science, which is comprised mainly of atheist and agnostic scientists
Pat plans to read a passage from the Bible during the acceptance speech. Pat's professor advises against this, saying that religious material is inappropriate for this audience. Pat's professor's idea is consistent with what your textbook would advise in this situation. A. True B. False
You are listening to a speaker and find her mannerisms really irritating. Furthermore, she is using specific words that make you angry. If you can't find ways to manage your responses, you are in danger of not really hearing what she says because you will be:
A. Stereotyping her and phrasing your refutation of her ideas in your mind B. Using your thought speed to summarize what she says C. Reflecting empathically what she seems to feel D. All of the above E. None of the above