When you tune into your own cultural norms before judging others, you are beginning the practice of ______.
a. reframing
b. expressing goodwill
c. presuming goodwill
d. cultural sensitivity
d. cultural sensitivity
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Fighting words ______.
a. are words said in the heat of the moment b. threaten to immediately disturb the peace c. are not part of the exchange of ideas d. are legally obscene
A renowned speech writer is hired by the CEO of a software company. The CEO wanted the writer to prepare a speech to present at the launch of her company's latest software
The speech writer agreed and started by asking the CEO details about her early school days up to the time when she became CEO of the firm. He also talked to the CEO's subordinates and to some family members. What is the relevance of the speechwriter's preparation, and why? a. To make the speech natural; the speech should reflect the personal side. b. To make the speech wordy; the anecdotes cannot be avoided. c. To make the speech lengthy; the audience needs to know the life of speaker. d. To make the speech sophisticated; audiences like to hear the achievements of the speaker.
What are the characteristics of a well-worded central idea? Explain why each characteristic is important.
What will be an ideal response?
You should be willing to speak out publicly if a rhetor communicates in a way that _____ others
a. encourages b. rallies c. overwhelms d. dehumanizes