After running late to pick up her friend for a movie, Sophia demonstrated __________ in her apology by saying "I'm sorry we missed some of the movie previews. I know you enjoy those."

Which of the following is one of the functions of a speech's effective introduction?

a. The rate at which you speak slows and intensity lessens. b. Audience relevance is demonstrated. c. The audience is informed of what they are to do with the information from the speech. d. The bulk of speech's material is presented.

Political action committees (PACs) are:

a. organizations for establishing ethical standards in politics. b. legal parts of political parties established especially for media relations. c. clearly identifiable legal organizations registered and incorporated in states to raise money for politicians or ballot issues that they favor..d. illegal organizations that operate in a clandestine way to raise money for politicians whom they favor