One way a speaker can identify with his or her listeners is to __________.

A. demonstrate empathy
B. create controversy
C. focus on persuasion
D. invoke ethnocentrism


Answer: A

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An organization in which you are an officer is meeting in San Diego, California, and you're to provide the speech of welcome. Which of the following remarks would be appropriate for inclusion?

w. Welcome to San Diego's famous Coronado Hotel, which has enjoyed playing host to a wide array of guests in this magical location since 1888. x. Meeting at a resort location was politically incorrect in light of current economic woes, but cancellation at this late date was not an option. y. Our decision to purchase conference cancellation insurance was wrongheaded and should be revisited during our proceedings. z. By all means, make sure you take a dip where Marilyn Monroe did her famous swim, and make sure you join us on the beach to watch the sunset. A) w & x B) w & z C) x & y D) x & z

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Discuss the social penetration theory, including primary considerations of the theory. Then provide an example of how the theory could be applied to an interpersonal relationship

What will be an ideal response?

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Pamela's presentation aid is a circular graph with sections

representing a percentage of a given quantity. This is an example of a(n) __________. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Marshall McLuhan claimed that the dominant media at any given time in a society strongly shape __________

a. individual and collective life b. public speaking c. cognitive complexity d. a and c e. all of the above

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