Rachel:
I love you Chris.
Chris: Umm, where do you want to go to dinner?
In this case, Chris' lack of response to Rachel's statement constitutes
a. defensiveness.
b. deception.
c. a hurtful message.
d. miscommunication.
C
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When message receivers perceive a similarity between themselves and a speaker, it can have an impact on persuasive effectiveness in what way?
a. directly b. inversely c. causally d. indirectly
Karla?s friend, Jessica, always had to have the last word. If Karla complained about a difficult test, Jessica would say, ?That?s nothing, you should see the tests Dr. Brown gives? If Karla is excited about a trip she is going to take, Jessica would say,
?Oh, I?ve been there lots of times.? Jessica could be described as having ________. A) conversational narcissism B) other-orientation C) complementarity D) immediacy
To build speaker confidence, it helps to focus on _______
a. creating a speaking script that you can read from b. using only small, simple words so that you don't get confused c. eliminating all nervousness d. having a positive attitude about speech making
Presentation aids can do all of the following EXCEPT
a. make it easier for your audience to understand your topic. b. convey emotion. c. serve as your outline. d. improve your credibility.