1. Which of the following has a positive impact on the overall effectiveness of a speech? A. typing your speech
B. writing more sentences
C. having multiple main ideas
D. using rhetorical strategies

2. Why is it crucial to revise your speech?
A. You revise your speech to look for grammar and spelling errors.
B. You revise your speech to brainstorm ideas and organize your thoughts.
C. Your revise your speech to check for capitalization and punctuation.
D. You revise your speech to bring clarity to way the audience interprets it.

3. Consider the main idea of the following statement: It’s never too late to follow your dream of getting a college degree. Which of the following would be an appropriate supporting detail?
A. It is impossible to find a job if you don’t have a college degree.
B. You are supposed to go to college for four years, right after high school.
C. College is too hard, so it is best if you can find a job that doesn’t require a college degree.
D. Whether it’s online or at a University there are many convenient ways to obtain a college degree.

4. Consider the following statement:
Ladies and gentlemen, I appreciate your persistence and dedication. I am certain that if we all continue our work efforts we will continue to see academic results for all students in our state.
Which level of formality is modeled in this statement?
A. consultative
B. informal
C. formal
D. casual

How can you overcome troublesome communication?

Out in the pacific ocean is an island of unmatched beauty called cocos. (2) it is also called "island of the sharks". (3) it's abundance of life are famous throughout the world. (4) jewel-like fish circle the island's underwater reef, while hundreds of sharks have hunted them in packs. (5) divers can also see huge manta rays octopuses green turtles and giant eels.  (b)(6) today, the island is uninhabited. (7) it was once frequented by pirates. (8) some people believe that there is still treasure buried on the island. (9) hundreds of expeditions have been formed to search for buried gold, but none has been found. (10) the real treasure of cocos island is its balanced, healthy ecosystem.  (c)(11) cocos island is actually the peek of an extinct volcano. (12) when deep ocean currents reach the volcano, they have been forced upward. (13) these currents bring cold water that is rich in plant life and food to the surface. (14) minute plants and animals, collectively known as plankton, grows when they are exposed to sunlight and food. (15) the plankton attract small fish. (16) the small fish attract larger fish. (17) finally, the largest fish in the chain attract the sharks that give cocos its nickname.  2) sentence 3:   its abundance of life  are  famous throughout the world.  which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? if the original is the best way, choose option (a).  a.areb.isc.has beend.have beene.being

Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. your composition needs to be three to five paragraphs long. it must contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. • argue for or against the limitation of speed limits. • explain why a certain sport is your favorite. • compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer. • describe a single memorable day in your life. write a letter of complaint. follow the rules for a formal letter, and use the full-block style. the complaint may be about anything you wish (such as malfunctioning equipment, poor building maintenance, or disruptive noises from a nearby business). you can base your letter on a true experience, or you can make up all the details you need.