How does a listener apply critical thinking to the speech situation? What should a speaker do to
satisfy the critical listener?
What will be an ideal response?
1. identify the main points: the speaker should make them clear; 2. assess the links between
ideas: the speaker should organize points and use effective transitions; 3. examine support for ideas: the
speaker should use relevant and sufficient supporting material; 4. relate the speaker's position to other
beliefs: the speaker should use audience analysis to link the thesis to listeners' other beliefs.
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