According to the text, which phrase can backfire in signaling the end of a speech?

a. for my last point
b. in conclusion
c. finally
d. in the end

b

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons a speech should be logically organized?

A. Listeners perceive well-organized speakers to be more credible as compared to poorly organized speakers. B. Since speeches are delivered orally to an audience, speakers should present message in a way that helps listener make sense of the speech as it happens. C. Well-organized speech also helps speaker with confidence and note-taking abilities. D. Speakers who have effective organization get better grades than those who do not.

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Which of the following is not one of the three "planes" or philosophies described by Cragan and Shields (1995) in product-related campaigns?

a. innovative (or diffuse) plane b. pragmatic (or practical) plane c. social (or interactive) plane d. righteous (or highly principled) plane

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