The statement "This is a great day, because so many people from so many walks of life have gathered in this place to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr." is an example of an introductory device called a reference to

a. the occasion.
b. something personal.
c. a recent event.
d. a historical event.


a

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All of the following are suggestions for effective crisis communication EXCEPT

A) acknowledge the emotional component of the crisis. B) prepare in advance a statement that can be used if a crisis occurs. C) accept responsibility; do not blame other parties for the crisis. D) acknowledge the concerns of various audiences. E) de-emphasize the crisis by keeping the response as brief as possible.

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At the beginning of an interview, the interviewer asked Jessica broad, general, and open types of questions. Jessica easily answered them

But, gradually she realized that the questions became increasingly specific and narrow, which required her to give insightful answers. Which type of question sequence was the interviewer using? a) Funne b) Inverted-funnel c) Tunnel d) Quintamensional

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When a relationship forms between dating partners after their romance terminates, it is called which of the following?

a. Stagnation stage b. Initiation stage c. Postdissolution relationship d. Post-interaction stage

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________ people work independently, like working on ideas, and are careful before acting.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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