The term that applies to the meaning of a word based on our past experiences is
a. connotation.
b. denotation.
c. imagination.
d. colloquialism.
a
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In some military academies, such as West Point, using ________ is a recognized method of stripping a cadet of personhood if he or she is perceived as having broken the academy code
A) ?artifacts B) ?chronemics C) ?proxemics D) ?paralanguage E) ?silence
Encouraging playfulness, agreeing not to judge people or ideas, looking for different--even bizarre--idea relationships, and breaking down barriers are proposed as general guidelines for:
A) Becoming more creative B) Becoming a more effective critical thinker C) Reducing risks D) Solving problems effectively
When a speaker cites a few instances or cases to make a broader claim, the speaker is using
A) inductive reasoning. B) deductive reasoning. C) refutational reasoning. D) effectual reasoning.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The word etymology refers to the study of insects. 2. Repetition in public speaking can mean repeating words, phrases, or even entire sentences. 3. The term "alliteration" means that the sentences in your presentation rhyme. 4. The word "hyperbole" refers to someone who is easily excited. 5. Scholars who study words and messages are known as abstractionists.