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1 13/16  that's 81% RETAKE THIS PRACTICE MILESTONE  13 questions were answered correctly . 3 questions were answered incorrectly . Sarah has inherited a small sum of money from her uncle and wants to invest it. She has met with a financial advisor and is now reviewing the information she received and comparing it with other options. What stage of the listening process is depicted in this example? ●    Evaluating ● Understanding ● Receiving UNIT 1 — PRACTICE MILESTONE 1  Download Practice Milestone PDF 13/16 

CONCEPT → Stages of the Listening Process 2 RATIONALE Sarah is in the evaluating stage. The goal of this stage is to critically assess information, which she’s doing by reviewing and comparing it with other options. Report an issue with this question From which historical period do we gain a sense that our moral character impacts our public speaking? ●   ● Remembering ● The Enlightenment  The Romans ● The New School UNIT 1 — PRACTICE MILESTONE 1  Download Practice Milestone PDF 13/16 

CONCEPT → History of Public Speaking 3 RATIONALE Quintilian stressed the importance of truth and moral character in public speaking and built on Cicero’s work by arguing that public speaking was inherently moral. He stated that the ideal orator is "a good man speaking well.” Report an issue with this question David, a wedding oﬃciant, is performing a wedding ceremony for a couple in front of their family and friends. What should David's primary concern be regarding his attire for the occasion? ●  ● The Classical Period ● Choosing casual attire that he feels comfortable in ● Choosing attire that is expensive UNIT 1 — PRACTICE MILESTONE 1  Download Practice Milestone PDF 13/16 

CONCEPT → Presentation 4 RATIONALE David should choose attire that doesn’t distract and is in keeping with how family and friends would dress for this occasion. Report an issue with this question John is a political candidate running for oﬃce. He gives a rally speech to a crowd of supporters in a small town in the Midwest. In his speech, he touches on various issues affecting the local community, such as job creation, infrastructure development, and education reform. He emphasizes his personal connection to the town and presents himself as a true representative of the people's interests. What is the environmental context of John's speech?  ●  ● Choosing attire that is impressive to the audience  Choosing attire that doesn't distract from the ceremony UNIT 1 — PRACTICE MILESTONE 1  Download Practice Milestone PDF 13/16 

CONCEPT → Context: Situation, Environment, Culture, and Bias 5 RATIONALE The environmental context refers to the physical space and venue of an event. In this example, it is a small town in the Midwest. Report an issue with this question Mark is giving a sales pitch at a trade show in a large convention center. Nearby, there are booths and lots of people walking around and talking. What type(s) of interference is Mark experiencing, and how should he proceed?   ●  ● John's political campaign  His personal connection to the town ● Issues affecting the local community ● A small town in the Midwest UNIT 1 — PRACTICE MILESTONE 1  Download Practice Milestone PDF 13/16 

CONCEPT → Noise and Interference RATIONALE The crowds walking around and talking are an external interference when Mark is giving his sales pitch. He needs to make sure he can be heard, so he should check his microphone and make sure he is speaking loud enough.   ● Mark is experiencing internal interference because the crowds make him nervous. He should take a few deep breaths and continue his sales pitch. ● Mark is experiencing external interference from the crowds walking around and talking. He should speak up so people can hear him and check to make sure the volume on his microphone is turned up.  Mark is experiencing both internal and external interference, so he should stop speaking and wait for the crowds to subside. ● Mark is experiencing asynchronous interference from his environment and should ask convention staff for help. UNIT 1 — PRACTICE MILESTONE 1  Download Practice Milestone PDF 13/16 

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