1) An advantage of using narratives in your speech is that they:

A. explain abstract concepts.
B. calm emotions.
C. create excitement.****
D. clarify technical ideas.
2) In planning to conduct research, it is very important to have and start with a (an):
A. time line.
B. strategy.****
C. resource person.
D. Internet.
3) In conducting a personal interview, setting limits on what will be covered should occur:
A. at the beginning of the interview.****
B. in the middle of the interview.
C. at the end of the interview.
D. during the strategy stage.

I don't know what your text says about #1. A story can help explain abstract concepts, too. Go with what your text says to have a "correct" answer.

I agree with your answers to 2 and 3.

I did read my text and it supports my answer, thank you for your time :)

Then your answer will be considered correct! Keep in mind that a narrative is also useful to illustrate and make abstract concepts understandable, too.

Yes, that was my original answer, but it was wrong. Thank you!

To find the correct answer for each question, you can analyze the choices given and eliminate the ones that are clearly incorrect. Let's go through each question:

1) An advantage of using narratives in your speech is that they:
A. explain abstract concepts.
B. calm emotions.
C. create excitement.
D. clarify technical ideas.

To determine the correct answer, you can think about what narratives typically do in a speech. Narratives are essentially stories that can engage the audience and make information more relatable and memorable. Based on this understanding, it becomes clear that the correct answer is C. create excitement, as narratives have the potential to captivate and excite listeners.

2) In planning to conduct research, it is very important to have and start with a (an):
A. time line.
B. strategy.
C. resource person.
D. Internet.

When conducting research, having a clear plan is crucial. This includes determining the steps you will take and the approach you will use to gather information. Based on this understanding, the correct answer is B. strategy as it helps to outline the research process and ensure that it is systematic and efficient.

3) In conducting a personal interview, setting limits on what will be covered should occur:
A. at the beginning of the interview.
B. in the middle of the interview.
C. at the end of the interview.
D. during the strategy stage.

To conduct a successful and focused personal interview, it is important to establish boundaries or limits on what will be discussed. Having this clarity from the beginning helps both the interviewer and interviewee stay on track and ensures that the goals of the interview are met. Therefore, the correct answer is A. at the beginning of the interview.