In His Public Speaking Class, Sam Presented an Informative Speech

question 9

Multiple Choice

In his public speaking class, Sam presented an informative speech on hurricanes. He described the origins of hurricanes, how they develop, which areas of the earth are prone to hurricanes, how hurricanesarerated, the damage they do, and what to do when one hits. The speech was dry and the class was bored. From this description, what was Sam's mistake?

• A) poor topic selection
• B) lack of appropriate research
• C) failing to narrow his topic
• D) incoherent main points

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Definitions:

Geographic Separation

The physical distance between individuals, teams, or entities, which can influence communication, collaboration, and organizational dynamics.

Out of the Loop Employees

Workers who are not privy to vital information or developments within their workplace, often feeling disconnected.

Disconnected Feedback

Feedback that lacks clear connection to the specific actions or behavior it is meant to address, leading to confusion or inefficiency.

Paraverbal Cues

Non-word vocal elements in communication, such as tone, pitch, volume, and speech rate, that convey meaning and emotions.