Symbols are ______ because they can represent whole ideas rather than specific or concrete cases.

______ is the process of gathering and analyzing information about an audience to make informed choices about the content and delivery of a presentation.

______ is the study of how people use space and distance to communicate.

Mediated communication can include writing a letter, calling someone on the phone, and text messaging.

Which of these statements accurately describes exploratory informative presentations?

Which organizational pattern is the most commonly used among speakers?

You always need to cite the source of your information during a speech unless the information is common knowledge.

Ramon speaks from notes, as instructed, during his first classroom speech. Even though he is not reading his speech, he rarely looks up at his audience. What advice could you give Ramon about eye contact in his presentations?

______ skills, or how we use our voices, are an important part of effective speech delivery.

According to employers, communication skills are the most valuable skills employees can possess.