Question

when your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is
multiple choice
a way to manipulate people.
a way to make everyone see things through our frame of reference.
a way to make bad ideas seem good.
a way to make a difference in something we care about.
a way to demonstrate how clever we are.

Explanation:

Public speaking as empowerment means having the ability to influence and effect change in areas one is passionate about. Manipulation (first option) is unethical and not empowerment. Making everyone see through one’s frame (second option) is too absolute as public speaking aims for understanding not forced uniform view. Making bad ideas seem good (third option) is unethical. Demonstrating cleverness (fifth option) is a superficial aspect. The core of empowerment in public speaking is making a positive difference in what one cares about.

Answer:

a way to make a difference in something we care about.