In order to actively listen, it can be helpful to: 

What term describes facts that are widely disseminated and known by many?

What is the function of supporting material?

Age, gender, religion, ethnicity, education, and socioeconomic status are examples of audience

In a written outline, an idea that is subordinate to another is given relatively less weight and indented below the more important point. 

Which of the following should you plan to include when giving an oral citation of another person’s idea?

A citation of testimony should include the name of the source, the date, and the

In successful communication, including public speaking, listeners and speakers are: 

In which step of the speechmaking process must the speaker decide whether they are going to inform or persuade the audience or mark a special occasion? 

If you consider the interests of your audience and how they might want to hear the information you are offering, you are taking a(n)