When Preparing an Introduction for a Speech to a Hostile

question 86

Multiple Choice

When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to

• A) preview the body of the speech.
• B) establish credibility and goodwill.
• C) state the importance of the topic.
• D) use statistics in the introduction.
• E) arouse the curiosity of the audience.

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Definitions:

Alliance

A formal agreement or partnership between individuals, businesses, or countries to pursue shared goals or to meet common objectives.

Forgive Remember

The process of choosing to forgive someone while still remembering the incident to learn from it without holding a grudge.

Perceptual Blocks

Cognitive obstacles that prevent a person from perceiving or interpreting new information correctly.

Creative Decision Making

The process of generating innovative solutions by integrating creativity with traditional decision-making methods.