When speakers use contrast as a form of evidence, they are ________

a. associating items that share actual similarities
b. explaining how an object or a concept works or what it does
c. distinguishing two items by showing their differences
d. confusing the audience


c

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A good technique discussed in the textbook for quieting a noisy group before starting a speech is to _____

A. tell the audience to "shut up!" B. look silently at everyone in the room until all are looking at you. C. leave the stage or podium. D. position the microphone so that it feeds back loudly.

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Vocal inflection occurs when a speaker rarely changes the pitch of their voice while speaking

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Gay and lesbian couples engage in the same kinds of relational maintenance activities as

heterosexual couples. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When general semanticists use the expression, "The map is not the territory," this refers to which language barrier?

A. lack of precision B. polarization C. static evaluation D. biased language

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