Even the briefest special occasion speech will begin with a(n)

The continual onslaught of data we encounter everyday is called information

a. overload. b. attenuation. c. collection. d. overstretch.

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of an introduction?

A) introducing yourself to the audience B) previewing the main ideas to be covered in the speech C) influencing the audience to view the speaker favorably D) gaining the attention of the listeners E) influencing the audience to view the topic favorably