How Can a Persuasive Speaker Demonstrate Authenticity

question 61

Multiple Choice

How can a persuasive speaker demonstrate authenticity?

• A)By using practiced, melodramatic gestures
• B)By maintaining a distance from the audience
• C)By keeping a cool, objective demeanor
• D)By being open with the audience
• E)By ignoring the audience's nonverbal feedback

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Definitions:

Daily Hassles

Minor everyday problems or annoyances that, collectively, can affect a person's mental health.

Negative

Characterized by a lack of positive attributes, or the presence of adverse or undesirable qualities.

Positive

Characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance; commonly used to describe a constructive or optimistic outlook.

Type A Behavior Pattern

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, aggressiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, linked with an increased risk of heart disease.