Starting a Speech by Telling a Joke

question 71

Multiple Choice

Starting a speech by telling a joke:

• A)gets the audience to settle down and pay attention.
• B)is a reliable way to warm up an audience.
• C)is risky;it might unintentionally offend your audience,or fall flat.
• D)shows that you are an engaging speaker.
• E)is a way of getting the right kind of audience attention.

Identify the need for understanding and addressing underlying interests in negotiation.

Appreciate the significance of selective listening and ensuring communication clarity.

Understand the impact of anecdotes and direct communication in conveying technical information and fostering inclusivity.

Recognize various conflict management strategies and their applications in different scenarios.

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Definitions:

Epicenter

The point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake, where the seismic waves are felt most strongly.

Hypocenter

The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates, also known as the focus of the earthquake.

Normal Fault

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall due to extensional forces, common in divergent plate boundaries.

Fault Scarp

A steep slope or cliff formed directly by movement along a fault line, indicative of tectonic activity.