As your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to
A. gain a desired response from listeners.
B. learn more about the speech topic.
C. try out new ideas with an audience.
D. gain experience as a speaker.
E. display the speaker's knowledge.
Answer: A
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Dan is an atheist who has a keen interest in politics. Whenever Dan is watching a debate and one of the candidates mentions his or her belief or interest in God, Dan stops listening to that candidate. Sometimes, he'll even change his vote if a candidate he likes mentions God too frequently. Which of the following listening barriers describes Dan?
A. attack listening B. information overload C. rebuttal tendency D. closed-mindedness