A broad, generalized summons to an audience to support a persuasive topic is called a _________________

Why is it especially important to have a clear plan for your speech introduction?

a. You are likely to feel the most anxious during the opening moments of your speech. b. Most speech teachers grade you solely on the effectiveness of your introduction. c. The rest of your speech is merely direct repetition of what you have already stated in your introduction. d. If you have a good introduction your audience is less likely to notice mistakes you make later on.

Nonverbal communication is difficult to interpret and complex for all of the following reasons EXCEPT,

a. nonverbal cues vary in meaning based on context and culture. b. nonverbal communication is multichanneled. c. individuals do not always have the knowledge needed to interpret nonverbal cues. d. nonverbal communication occurs in distinct segments.