Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty of plagiarism.

Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty of plagiarism.

Answer: False

Because the aim of speechmaking is to secure a desired response from listeners, speakers need to give their strategic objectives priority over their ethical obligations.

Because the aim of speechmaking is to secure a desired response from listeners, speakers need to give their strategic objectives priority over their ethical obligations.

Answer: False

Public speakers need to take their ethical responsibilities as seriously as their strategic objectives.

Public speakers need to take their ethical responsibilities as seriously as their strategic objectives.

Answer: True

Name-calling is ethical in public speaking because it is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Name-calling is ethical in public speaking because it is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Answer: False