Jeannie heard her communication professor use a word that she had not heard before and determined it would be a good idea to find out what the word meant. She consulted two dictionaries to be sure she had the literal meaning of the word. Which type of meaning was Jeannie looking for?
A. connotative
B. abstract
C. denotative
D. culture-bound
Answer: C
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communicators A. argue. B. use charades to act out meanings. C. determine shared meanings. D. are verbal.
The environment or situation in which a speech occurs is termed
A) a channel. B) feedback. C) the context. D) the message.
While giving a speech, to adapt material to your audience, you should:
A) ?avoid using transitions in the speech. B) ?avoid using specific language in the speech. C) ?use bland language and examples. D) ?compare unfamiliar ideas to familiar ones.
According to your text, one of the most important skills in today's information driven marketplace is the ability to
a. interpret financial documents. b. work with groups. c. communicate skillfully and lead others. d. hire effective people.