The introduction previews how you will develop the topic in the body of the speech; classical theorists refer to this step as the __________.

Which type of listening is not merely repeating the speaker’s exact words, but rather putting together into some meaningful whole our understanding of the speaker’s total message?

A) polite B) active C) critical D) empathic

Which of the following is not a common portrayal of family life in contemporary television?

A. introducing a “perfect mother” image B. upper-middle-class lifestyle C. secure and happy life D. “trashy,” lower-middle-class worldview