Identify the two basic elements or parts of the symbolic speech doctrine.

What will be an ideal response?

1) Actor: The person engaging in the conduct must intend to convey a specific or particular message with his or her conduct. 
2) Audience: There must be a great likelihood, under the surrounding circumstances in which the conduct takes place, that some people who witness it will reasonably understand the specific or particular message that was intended by the actor.

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Which of the following techniques will help listeners improve their attending skills?

a. Empathizing with the conditions of a speaker b. Reducing potential distractions from the listening environment c. Playing intense music to focus on a speech d. Providing feedback cues when a speaker speaks

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In a persuasive speech organized according to the motivated sequence, the conclusion is known as the __________.

A. attention step B. action step C. need step D. satisfaction step

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