Not only should a speaker's choice of topic be relevant to the interests and expectations of his or her listeners, it should also take into account

a. the speaker's political affiliation.
b. the number of times the speaker has delivered public speeches.
c. the public speaking experience of his or her listeners.
d. the knowledge listenersalready have about the subject.

d

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In her speech advocating volunteering, Penny remarked, "By volunteering you get a chance to become more than a spectator in your city; you gain a sense of community spirit and start to see yourself as part of a community of neighbors and friends."

Penny has made a motivational appeal based primarily on the need for __________. a) belonging b) safety c) self-actualization d) self-esteem

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The text describes three ways in which, when you are at work, you are in a different frame where you enact relationships and perform identities connected to work. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

a. Workplace formality/hierarchy b. Workplace identities c. Workplace routine d. Workplace goals

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