The minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?

a. emphasizing
b. contradicting
c. regulating
d. complementing


a

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Instead of simply saying, ?The dog slept on the chair,? Emily said, ?The lethargic dachshund

snoozed contentedly on the overstuffed armchair.? This best illustrates what principle of effective verbal delivery? A) use unbiased words B) use vivid words C) use simple words D) use correct words

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When selecting a potential topic, it is useful to choose a familiar topic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following means supporting an argument with claims whose truth is taken for granted but never verified?

A. appeal to false authority B. slippery slope C. begging the question D. bandwagon appeal

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Deceiving others online is a fairly common practice, especially when it comes to online dating services. Given what you've learned in this chapter and examples from the popular media, discuss some of the dangers inherent in online communication. Next, consider this question: Can people ever know for sure that someone is being honest with them online? How can we detect deception in cyberspace?

What will be an ideal response?

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