Explain the novelty and predictability dialectic and provide an example of a relationship that exhibits it.

What will be an ideal response?


Novelty and predictability has to do with the simultaneous desires for excitement and stability in our relationships. An example might be Ruth and Hilda, who enjoy spending their nights in front of the TV together, but also feel like it is becoming stale doing the same thing every day.

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__________ occurs when a portion of the stimuli selected from the environment is the focal point of our attention and the rest is placed in the background

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which of the following resources does NOT help to create vividness in a speech?

A) descriptions B) personification C) comparisons D) stories E) antithesis

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Discuss four social motives and give an example of how persuaders use each one to get a

desired response. What will be an ideal response?

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No single characteristic defines audiences, although sometimes one feature may overshadow others, depending on the context in which a speech is given

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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