According to the textbook, which of the following is a primary benefit of using a
euphemism?
A. Euphemisms can prevent barriers between speaker and listener.
B. Euphemisms can help listeners understand a message's full meaning.
C. Euphemisms can be seen as an attempt to deceive.
D. Euphemisms convey allness.
A
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Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning stereotypes?
A) All stereotypes are negative. B) We stereotype people because of our nature to simplify and categorize. C) People who use stereotypes are usually doing so intentionally. D) It is fairly easy to rid ourselves of harmful stereotypes.
The term antithesisrefers to
a. using a key word or phrase more than once for emphasis. b. having two or more clauses or sentences with the same grammatical pattern. c. a sentence that has two parts with parallel structures but contrasting meanings. d. the repetition of consonant sound several times in a phrase, clause, or sentence.
Many comedians in early Hollywood movies came from
a. vaudeville. b. Broadway. c. Burlesque. d. little theatre.
Which statement best reflects why experts believe we put our trust in nonverbal communication over verbal communication?
A. People have a harder time controlling nonverbal signals than verbal ones. B. People don't care about what nonverbal signals they are sending out. C. We can ignore a conflict between nonverbal and verbal messages. D. We receive fewer nonverbal messages than verbal ones.