Which of the following guidelines is usually the first step of an effective speech introduction?

a. state your topic
b. get the attention of your audience
c. establish the importance of your topic
d. preview the key ideas of your speech

b

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Which of the following is NOT a convention of classical cutting?

a. matching action b. 180° rule c. eyeline match d. jump cut

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The Communications Act of 1934 prohibited common carriers from _______________

a. serving all paying customers on an equal basis b. competing with local phone companies for service c. diverting long-distance revenues to subsidize local phone service d. having a financial interest in the content they carry

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