David decided to present his informative speech on "how to give the Heimlich maneuver." He opened his speech by recounting a story about how he saved his younger brother's life when his brother choked on gum that he accidentally swallowed
David was targeting which of the goals of informative speaking with this statement?
a. defining a term by using a specific example
b. developing a strategy to help the audience remember
c. motivating the audience to listen by telling a story
d. clarifying concepts to enhance understanding
c
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How can the strategy of defining be used to accomplish informative goals?
What will be an ideal response?
What of the following is NOT a characteristic of the central negative?
A. performs leadership functions—idea evaluation, agenda-making B. constantly challenges the task leader in the procedural area C. forces the group to rethink its position and makes the task leader acutely aware of his or her responsibilities D. complains about issues and bickers with other members E. often engages in deviant behaviors in order to combat groupthink