Which of the Following Is True of the Cultural Context

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the cultural context in public speaking?

• A)In the United States, the Blackfeet hold that everyone in the community is on equal footing and thus has the opportunity to speak.
• B)African speeches are one-point speeches with a great deal of supporting material.
• C) Non-Western ways of speaking in public emphasize the individuality of the speaker over community.
• D) In non-Western speech communities, "speakers" and "audiences" are on a relatively equal footing in terms of social status.

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