A speech claims that because solid waste is overcoming our city streets, we need to consider recycling. Which pattern of speech organization is being used?

Jenny was sitting in class on a gorgeous Friday afternoon, thinking about the weekend trip she was leaving for right after class. As a result, she was having trouble focusing on the professor's lecture

What listening barrier was Jenny experiencing? a. information overload b. receiver apprehension c. personal concerns d. outside distractions

Mongkut wants to make it easy for his audience to listen to his informative speech on physics. He therefore decides to analyze the physics of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, discussing how fast reindeer can fly relative to the number of children needing gifts. Which of the following is Mongkut doing to increase his chances of keeping his audience engaged?

A. Keep it short. B. Make it fun. C. Keep it simple. D. Repeat key points.