?In the largest gift of its kind in Massachusetts, a Contact couple has pledged $2.5 million to

put 67 second-graders through college? (Speak with Confidence, 191). This statement is an
example of what type of introduction?

A) reference to the audience
B) startling statement
C) reference to the occasion
D) statistic


B

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In Kelley and Waldron’s research, the most common strategy for communicating forgiveness was ______.

A. explicit forgiveness B. conditional forgiveness C. minimization D. discussion

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Equity between partners affects ____________________ with relationships

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Randy says, "I am really bummed out about not getting any job offers." His roommate, Lance, responds, "Sounds as if you're feeling pretty low about the response so far." Lance's communication is an example of:

A) ?using minimal encouragers. B) ?relying on mnemonics. C) ?paraphrasing. D) ?listening for pleasure. E) ?listening for complexity.

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Simplifying complex ideas is often best accomplished by:

a. using jargon b. using definitions c. being highly descriptive d. relying on an audience's prior knowledge.

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