Amplification in relation to mass communication theory means
A) increasing the number of people delivering the message.
B) increasing the type size in printed messages or the volume of spoken messages..
C) increasing the potential audience size through channel selection.
D) increasing the action or emotional appeal of a message to attract more people.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Zac Efron suggests eating Peanut Butter crunch to increase concentration in school. This is an example
of the red herring fallacy. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Although a talk is informative, it can contain persuasion, entertainment and other elements
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
We say that one characteristic of argumentation is that is it is "rule-governed
communication behavior." In this course, you are learning the communication rules for using proof and reasoning so that you can become a proficient arguer. Which of the following best describes this rule-governed communication behavior? (a) It is field-dependent, you can use the rules of argumentation in a limited number of fields. (b) It is field-invariant, you can use the rules of argumentation across all fields in our society. (c) It is based on the cultural perception that the welfare of those in the field is the most important outcome of argumentation. (d) It adopts the feminist perspective that we should use argumentation to become "connected knowers."
Jen delivers a speech to the local government body about the need to clean a lake in the town. While speaking, Jen consciously uses simple, fluent English so that her audience clearly understands her message. Jen also logically explains the consequences of having a dirty lake in the town. Given this information, it is evident that Jen uses _____ while delivering her speech
A) ?hasty generalization to establish initial credibility B) ?arguments from example C) ?vocal expression to enhance her credibility D) ?the rhetorical strategy of pathos