The First Task of a Public Speaker Is to Identify

question 34

Multiple Choice

The first task of a public speaker is to identify

• A) who the audience is.
• B) what his/her general purpose is.
• C) what his/her topic is.
• D) what his/her argument is.

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Definitions:

Metamemory

Understanding of processes of memory.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Phone Number

A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone line that enables it to be reached from other telephones.

Executive Functioning

A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, which are necessary for managing everyday tasks.