The Key to Using Both Stories and Quotations in a Speech

question 23

Multiple Choice

The key to using both stories and quotations in a speech is to make sure _________________.

• A)they directly reinforce the point of the speech
• B)they create a vivid impression with the audience
• C)they can be easily recalled
• D)they can be easily understood

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Definitions:

Culture Shock

A feeling of confusion, doubt, or nervousness caused by being in a place that is very different from what one is used to.

Contact Hypothesis

The more contact you have with someone who is different from you, the more positive regard you will have for that person.

Accommodation Theory

A communication theory that explains how individuals adjust their communication styles to bridge differences with others.

Intercultural Communication Competence

Ability to adapt one’s behavior toward another in ways that are appropriate to the other person’s culture.