Your Personal Knowledge About a Subject Is _______

question 37

Multiple Choice

Your personal knowledge about a subject is _______.

• A)largely irrelevant to speech preparation
• B)too subjective to be used in a speech
• C)a source for examples and personal experiences
• D)the only source material necessary for any public speaker

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Definitions:

Modernization Theory

is a sociological theory that looks at the processes through which societies move from traditional or less developed institutions to those characteristic of more developed societies.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on the social functions of different structures.

Consistent

Refers to something that is characterized by staying the same over time, not changing or varying.

Hegemony

The dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others, often maintained through ideological or cultural means.