Speaking more loudly when talking to an individual whose root language is different from one’s own is called ______.

A. over-accommodation
B. convergence
C. ethnocentrism
D. reframing


A. over-accommodation

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As a communication source, an individual

A) controls the channels by which the message will be mediated. B) determines the meaning of what is to be communicated. C) decodes the message into meaning. D) often assigns meaning to unintentional behaviors. E) is primarily responsible for sending feedback.

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While advocating that the state rush approval of 16 new coal-fired power plants, the

Governor displayed pictures of the state's major metropolitan areas, at night, with brightly-lit skylines and remarked upon their beauty. He then displayed pictures of working families, smiling as they held what was to be a lower monthly electrical bill. While listening to the governor, Niko thought about other, less favorable images that could be shown. For example, the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that SO2 emissions from power plants significantly harm the cardiovascular and respiratory health of people who live near the plants, and EPA studies identified fine particle pollution from power plants as responsible for more than 20,000 premature deaths a year. Why not show pictures of smoke pouring from the smokestacks? Why not show pictures of persons on oxygen? Why not show pictures of the many children who suffered? Niko's ability to think discerningly about the images used by the governor illustrates the necessity that we all develop our skill in ________. A) mental argument B) visual literacy C) first impression D) minimizing distractions

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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of speech?

a. Informative speech b. Persuasive speech c. Inspirational speech d. Special occasion speech

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The quality of one's organization depends on three general principles. What are they? Give at least one piece of advice for each principle that a speaker might use to achieve successful organization. Use examples, if necessary

What will be an ideal response?

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