In a Speech About How Texas Became a State,Martina Provided

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a speech about how Texas became a state,Martina provided three main points and delivered them in a chronological pattern.Two of her classmates,Anna and Donna,were discussing the speech the next day.Anna remembered Martina's three main points while Donna remembered only the story used in the introduction.Who is the better listener,according to the tips for enhancing listening skills?

• A)Anna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"listen for major ideas."
• B)Donna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"be a selfish listener."
• C)Anna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"avoid overreacting emotionally."
• D)Donna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"avoid information overload."

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