Before Planning His Class Speech on Gun Control Legislation, Brad

question 25

Multiple Choice

Before planning his class speech on gun control legislation, Brad passed around a brief questionnaire asking whether his classmates were for or against gun control, did they agree with the current laws,etc.Was this a good idea, according to your text?

• A) Yes; performing this form of psychological audience analysis is a good idea for any kind of audience.
• B) Yes; this is a useful technique for analyzing the audience, known as demographic audience analysis.
• C) No; by using the questionnaire, he is revealing his speech topic to the class.
• D) No; the class is a captive audience, so finding out their views ahead of time isn't necessary.

Identify the trade-offs and impacts of human activities like offshore oil drilling on ecosystem services.

Comprehend the value of sustainable ecosystems compared to those converted for human use.

Recognize the consequences of human activities on the phosphorus cycle and algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems.

Know the role of different bacteria in the nitrogen cycle and their importance in ecosystem nitrogen replenishment.

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Definitions:

You-attitude

A communication style focused on addressing the needs, interests, and concerns of the audience rather than the speaker.

You-attitude

A communication style focused on the receiver's needs and perspectives, emphasizing you instead of I or we.

Reader Benefit

The advantage or valuable information a reader gains from engaging with a text.

Letter of Congratulations

A written message expressing praise and good wishes for an achievement or important event in someone's life.