When addressing reluctant audiences, persuasive speakers should
a. start with areas of agreement.
b. emphasize explanation over argument.
c. make a multisided presentation.
d. all of the above.
d
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In his speech advocating a smoking ban on campus, Reginald stated, "Last month I distributed over
500 surveys to students asking if they favored a campus-wide smoking ban, and 395 indicated that they did. It is clear that the student body at State U. favors a smoking ban." Reginald has used reasoning from A) analogy. B) causes and effects. C) sign. D) specific instances and generalizations.
All of the following are true of making introductory speeches except
a. they are good for increasingly familiarity and a comfortable classroom atmosphere b. they have little practical value outside the classroom c. they are generally best when focused on specific experiences, rather than telling someone's entire life story d. they tend to make heavy use of narrative