Associated Press, Reuters, United Press International, and PR Newswire are all

A) news wire services.
B) online news networks.
C) newspaper websites
D) newsmagazines


Answer: A

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

1. Domino’s Pizza had its reputation damaged by a prank YouTube video posted by two employees. 2. Very little of the news originates with public relations practitioners. 3. A basic rule for being an effective political spokesperson is to “Tell the truth, tell it all, tell it early, tell it yourself.” 4. As of 2017, the Center for Responsive politics estimates there were more than 11,500 lobbyists registered to work in Washington, DC. 5. Public relations works only for the rich and powerful. It is ineffective in helping the poor and working classes.

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In what way does listening differ from hearing?

A. Hearing processes sounds; listening interprets the sounds' meaning. B. Hearing is sensory and listening is nonsense. C. Listening is used for speeches; hearing is used for conversations. D. Listening is physiological; hearing is psychological.

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Most people enjoy a well-told story, so it makes a good attention getter. What is the one drawback to telling a story as an attention getter?

a. The story may be boring b. The story may not have happened c. The story may take too long to tell d. The story may be offensive

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Amy's group for her speech class was following the reflective-thinking method for problem-solving small groups. When it came time to choose the best solution, the group decided early on to take a vote, with the majority winning out, rather than drag out the discussion until the group could reach a decision that pleased everyone. According to your textbook, was this the best way for Amy's group to proceed?

A. Yes. Voting is the recommended procedure for reaching a decision in small groups. B. Yes. Voting is the most effective way to reach a decision and maintain group harmony. C. No. A small group should try every method to reach consensus before resorting to a vote. D. No. Rather than voting, a group should brainstorm about rephrasing the question for discussion. E. Yes. Continuing to discuss solutions usually leads to interpersonal conflicts in the group.

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