Speakers who build identification with their audiences so they will be receptive to their ideas are using the card-stacking technique.

Matt described his record weightlifting achievement to reporters by saying, "It wasn't a big deal, the bar was as light as a feather." According to the text, Matt is

a. appealing to the senses. b. embellishing language. c. using a speech device. d. using concise language.

In the context of public speaking, ________ are responsible for reducing noise as much as possible.

A. broadcasters B. listeners and speakers C. listeners D. speakers