A rule of thumb for speeches of introduction is to keep them under ten minutes.

Maria thinks that she is going to do poorly on her exam because she's been told that most students do poorly on this instructor's tests. She tells herself that she will probably get a low grade

When the exam is graded, Maria, in fact, does poorly on it. What barrier to self-esteem does Maria's thinking exhibit? a. self-distortion b. self-fulfilling prophecy c. self-presentation d. self-preservation e. self-identification

When narrowing a topic, the speaker should consider the:

A. Time constraints B. Audience expectations C. Nature of the occasion D. All of the options