A cliché is ______.

A. a handy shortcut
B. a worn-out phrase that has lost its meaning and value
C. a funny way to end a story
D. a good way to start a story


B. a worn-out phrase that has lost its meaning and value

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a. state your purpose in speaking b. preview the key points you will cover c. establish your credibility as a speaker d. focus the attention of the audience on your message

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Identify the acronym SSD

A. stereo separation digital B. solid state storage device C. simple stereo device D. stereo digital device E. none of these

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Hillary was taught broad rules about dangers and taboos, but she was encouraged to be open to new experiences and people. Hillary comes from a family that has a:

a. high uncertainty avoidance b. low uncertainty avoidance c. high-context orientation d. low-context orientation

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A speech to honor the significance of someone's life after their passing and to reflect on what makes a life meaningful best describes which type of speech?

a. toast b. informative c. eulogy d. speaker introduction

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