During the televised debate, one candidate said, "My opponent's plan to improve the economy is focused on short-term growth, unlike our plan which may seem less robust in the short term but will provide us a solid,
healthy recovery and long-term growth and
prosperity." With this statement, the candidate has employed the use of ______.
A) contrast
B) comparison
C) an actual example
D) a hypothetical example
A
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Ricardo, the PR manager of a firm, wants to inform a customer of some of its new policies. He creates a document and wants to send the file to the customer in the most appropriate way. What form of communication shouldRicaro use?
a. Email b. Memorandum c. Proposal d. Report
Janet's introduction contained the following remarks:
"How many of you know someone who has tried to quit smoking, successfully or unsuccessfully? Have any of the smokers in this audience tried to quit? Well, if you have tried to quit and failed, you are among the 20 percent of Americans who have tried to quit multiple times. A few months ago I tried to quit, for the umpteenth time, but this time I made it. I'd like to tell you exactly how I made it." Which of the following statements is accurate about this introduction? a. Janet has too many devices in this introduction; the audience will be confused rather than intrigued. b. Janet shouldn't discuss her own experience with quitting smoking because it creates distance between her and the audience. c. Janet has successfully combined the introductory devices of questions to the audience, statistical information, and a personal reference. d. Janet has successfully combined the introductory devices of startling statements, reference to historical events, and illustrations.
Which one of Gottman's four conflict behaviors usually appears after the first three have been exhibited?
a. defensiveness b. criticism c. stonewalling d. contempt
Dilutions represent parts of concentrate in ____.
A. liquid volume B. solid volume C. total volume D. half volume