Regardless of the venue, occasion or audience, the rhetorical conventions will be the same

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication, what type of response is the statement "That's a stupid way to approach the problem."?

a) Descriptive b) Evaluative c) Problem Oriented d) Strategic e) Empathetic

Which of the following would tend to INCREASE the level of speech anxiety when presenting your speech?

A) Getting an early start on your speech preparation. B) Choosing a topic you care about. C) Effectively researching your topic. D) Choosing a topic about which you know little.