Which element of ethos arises from listeners' perceptions of the speaker as confident, enthusiastic, and decisive?

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the textbook about using humor

effectively in a speech introduction? A. Make sure you know how to tell a joke – not everyone can do so. B. Make sure the joke is appropriate for the audience – otherwise, some listeners could be alienated. C. Tell the joke whether or not it relates to your topic – audiences love to laugh for any reason. D. Tell self-disparaging jokes only if you have weighed the risks – becoming the brunt of a joke is not easy.

Which of the following is true about stereotyping?

A. Stereotyping refers only to impressions of people from different races or ethnic backgrounds. B. Stereotyping illustrates how our perceptions are reality. C. Stereotyping shows that people are not unique but are essentially the same. D. Stereotyping can be a benefit when we have limited time or limited information.