Choose the option that best completes the following sentence.

The term "____________" refers to the twisting or misrepresentation of facts to suit the speaker's purpose.

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence. We are practicing a/an ____________ listening style when we listen to seek enjoyment or inspiration.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of the central idea of a speech is/are TRUE?

Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. Rhetorical questions, controversial statements, pithy quotations, personal stories, and humor are all examples of _______________.

Choose the phrase that best completes the following sentence. A _______________ is a tentative plan that shows the basic structure of the major parts of speech, their relative importance, and the way they fit together.

Which of the following options represents the proper sequence of initial steps one should take when planning a speech?

It is okay to use visual aids that could potentially be dangerous as long as you provide a warning to the audience.

Audience members appreciate it when presentations ______.

______ are composites of information, illustration, and design.

Which type of graph should be used to show trends over time?

Visual aids should add credibility and drama to the presentation.