The most important goal of a speaker's opening lines is

a. build rapport and engage listeners
b. entertain and inspire listeners
c. assure listeners that he or she did a lot of research
d. introduce him-or herself

Match the term to the purpose it has. 1. but 2. furthermore 3. meanwhile 4. in the distance 5. first 6. therefore 7. in other words 8. for instance a. show space relation b. introduce an illustration c. repetition of an idea d. take away, limit, or oppose e. show a consequence f. indicate order g. show time relation h. add ideas

Which type of character best describes odysseus ?

Which of the following statements is true?