Suppose that a speech had these three main points: I. Good nutrition will help you resist disease. II. Good nutrition will help you in all your physical activities. III. Good nutrition will improve your sports performance. Which criterion for the selection of main points is most clearly violated?

a. ?Have an appropriate number of main points
b. ?Phrase main points clearly
c. ?Select main points that are mutually exclusive
d. ?State main points as declarative sentences
e. ?All main points should relate to the topic

c

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When sentences become too long or complex, they can be recast by using antithesis or suspension. These stylistic devices are used to _______

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Assuming you already know what the speaker is going to say is an example of which listening barrier?

a. lack of appropriate focus b. premature judgment c. racist, heterosexist, ageist, and sexist listening d. physical barrier

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