On the topic, "Weather in Alaska," give an example of both hyperbole and understatement

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Responses will vary. Examples include Hyperbole: “The real name of the state is Alaskaimatuk, but people kept freezing to death trying to say where they were from.” Understatement - “Alaska in winter can get just a bit chilly.”

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What are the four steps in the traditional four-step model of public relations?

What will be an ideal response?

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Two examples of poorly handled public relations crises are:

a. Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank b. Bank of America and BP Petroleum c. Toyota and BP Petroleum d. Wells Fargo Bank and BP Petroleum

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Referring to the introduction provides psychological closure for listeners

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following should you NOT do as a respondent?

A. Be patient. B. Focus on both the interviewer and the question. C. Hesitate before answering. D. Assume you know what a question is before it is completed.

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