Distinguish Between Captive and Voluntary Audience Members

question 16

Essay

Distinguish between captive and voluntary audience members. Provide an example of each, and explain why it is important for a speaker to recognize whether his or her audience is captive or voluntary.

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Definitions:

1824

The year notable for the United States presidential election where no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College, leading the House of Representatives to choose the president in a contingent election.

Slave Trade

The historical trade involving the forcible transport and sale of human beings as slaves, particularly prevalent across the Atlantic Ocean from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Jeffersonian America

A period in U.S. history characterized by Thomas Jefferson's presidency and ideals, focusing on agrarian democracy, limited government, and states' rights.