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Updated On: 7-Feb-2026
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Considering that some experts believe more than one half of the emotional meaning of a message comes from non-verbal communication, an important consideration in delivering a speech to an audience is:

  1. avoiding overdressing for the occasion
  2. keeping your voice low to avoid the impression of yelling
  3. choice of vocabulary
  4. culturally significant gestures

Answer(s): D



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When considering the exact wording of a speech that you are writing, the most important consideration given should be to:

  1. using high level vocabulary that indicates your educational achievement
  2. avoiding words that must be explained or defined
  3. using effective vocabulary that clearly communicates your message
  4. limit or avoid the use of highly technical terms

Answer(s): C



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If your organization is hosting a charitable fundraising event and wants to increase attendance and participation, you might partner with local media to produce:

  1. a press release
  2. an advance story
  3. a blind interview
  4. a style guide

Answer(s): B



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Your organization's public relations representative gives an interview to a local newspaper with the understanding that the interview is "on the record". The PR representative has consented to:

  1. full use of his comments and name in publication
  2. full use of his comments in publication, but not his name
  3. limited use of his comments with editorial rights and full use of his name
  4. limited use of his comments with editorial rights, but no use of his name

Answer(s): A



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When considering potential sources of information to use in printed or verbal communication, you should consider FOI laws which:

  1. give public access to government information
  2. allow defamation lawsuits against individuals and entities
  3. require verification of facts before publication
  4. govern publication on the internet

Answer(s): A






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