Immersion in television culture produces a ______ effect, whereby heavy viewing mutes differences based on cultural, social, and political characteristics.

A. uniformity
B. mainstreaming
C. hypnotism
D. homogenous


B. mainstreaming

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Respectful language is important to a successful speech because __________.

A. public speaking is designed with an audience-and a public-in mind so you have to speak in a way that includes as many people as possible B. it is illegal to use disrespectful, off-colored language in a public speaking setting C. disrespectful, off-colored language doesn't express strong emotion D. all of these choices E. none of these choices

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Involving your audience in a speech requires using the factors of attention

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Segregation in the South was a forced form of _______.

a. marginalization. b. assimilation. c. integration. d. separation.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?People who say Barbie dolls are bad for girls' self-esteem are a bunch of liberal do-gooders who don't want anybody to have fun.

A. post hoc, ergo propter hoc B. hasty generalization C. either-or D. appeal to novelty E. ad hominem

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