Studies Have Found That Public Speakers Will Usually Be More

question 186

Multiple Choice

Studies have found that public speakers will usually be more persuasive when they

• A) use evidence that is already familiar to the audience.
• B) present evidence in specific rather than general terms.
• C) state evidence without drawing explicit conclusions from it.
• D) avoid emotional appeals when seeking action from the audience.
• E) speak slightly slower than normal when delivering the speech.

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Definitions:

Life Review

The process, often occurring in late adulthood, of reflecting on past experiences and evaluating them.

Ego Integrity

Sense of wholeness that comes from having lived a full life, possessing the ability to let go of regrets; the final completion of the ego.

Despair

A feeling of loss of hope or confidence; profound discouragement.

Wealthy

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