If listeners expect a well-known comedian to speak about humor, but she speaks on modern art, they will probably be
A. delighted by the novelty.
B. disappointed in her choice.
C. confused by her words.
D. eager to engage her in discussion.
Answer: B
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The __________ hypothesis is the belief that good things happen to good people because they are good, and bad things happen to bad people because they are bad.
A. primacy-recency B. self-fulfilling C. just world D. fundamental attribution error
In his speech, Luka says, "I know that we all worry about the economy and whether we'll be
able to find good jobs when we graduate college." He is following which guideline for picking words carefully? A. Using specific, concrete language B. Using language that calls attention to speech mechanics C. Using informal delivery D. Using forceful language
When a company uses the neutral phrase "laid off" to describe closing a plant that employs five thousand workers, the phrase is an example of
a. a euphemism. b. a tag question. c. a jargon. d. an oxymoron.
Logos is the emotional appeal that a speaker makes to the audience.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)