Speakers have an ethical obligation to make responsible speech choices for audience members, but audience do not have an ethical obligation to listen carefully or critically to a speaker

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


false

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He unshackled the press from the licensor:

a) James Franklin; b) Benjamin Franklin; c) Benjamin Harris; d) John Campbell; e) John Checkley

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Criticism about violence in the media increases and decreases in cycles. 2. Violence is an easy concept to define. 3. Generally, the public is concerned with violence in children’s cartoons such as Tom and Jerry. 4. The public generally overestimates that amount of violence in the media. 5. Almost all acts of physical violence on television are sanitized or camouflaged with humor.

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Select three of the following characteristics of language: (1) Words are symbols with meanings. (2) Words have denotative and connotative meanings. (3) Words reflect concrete and abstract meanings. (4) Words are culture bound. (5) Words are context bound. Then, in a well-supported answer, address (1) what it means, and (2) why it is important for an effective communicator to understand that concept. A superior answer will contain illustrations that are original and not in the textbook.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not a function of a conclusion?

A. Establish credibility. B. Create a memorable moment. C. Signal the end of the speech. D. Summarize the main points.

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